From: Tim ROller>starwolf@bewellnet.com
That hole is only a drain hole when the exhaust warms up and builds up
moisture
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Lee <jlee@atlanta.nsc.com>
To: Dakota Mailing List <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Tuesday, March 03, 1998 7:25 AM
Subject: DML: Hole in stock muffler
>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
>
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