Jeff Lee wrote:
>
> This may be a stupid question, but what the heck...
>
> I was crawling around underneath my 98 Dak last weekend to check out the
> ease of replacement of the exhaust system (cat back). While I was under
> there (with the engine running), I noticed a buzzing sound indicative of
> an exhaust leak. I found a small pin sized hole in the stock muffler on
> the tailpipe end near the bottom. From the looks of the carbon deposits
> around the area, this hole has to have been here since new (truck only
> has 2K miles on it).
>
> This doesn't bother me much since I am planning on replacing it with
> either a Gibson or Flowmaster in the near future. What I'm wondering is
> if this hole is supposed to be there - its almost like a little drain
> hole. If not, then this should be covered under warranty. If this is not
> normal (can't believe a hole in the muffler would be normal), and I have
> justification to go back to my dealer for a replacement, maybe I can get
> them to credit me on the cost of a new muffler toward a MP cat back
> system (which incidentally looks like its made by Gibson). ;)
>
> jeff
> 98 Rc 4x2 V8 5spd 3.55SG flares
Funny you should mention this. I was under mine yesterday right after
startup for the first time. Mine was blowing water out that same hole
you mentioned. I suspect it must be a drain hole. See if you get a water
spot on the ground while warming it up in the morning. I bet you will.
Mine has 6 K miles.
Bob Brobak
97 Dakota CC
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