Replacing muffler

[jesa]

I'm hoping to replace my muffler this weekend, I am pretty sure this isn't too difficult a task. But I thought I would check in here and see if I could get any pointers or advice before flying at it by the seat of my pants.

Just a few bolts and such and then put the new one on like the old one was? This method has served me well most of the time so far...

[mechmark]

I'm hoping to replace my muffler this weekend, I am pretty sure this isn't too difficult a task. But I thought I would check in here and see if I could get any pointers or advice before flying at it by the seat of my pants.

Just a few bolts and such and then put the new one on like the old one was? This method has served me well most of the time so far...

Bring it to my house on Sunday and we will supervise. :pray2:

[gixxer711]

if you dont take it to marks, my number one suggestion is to presoak all the nuts and bolts with something like wd40.

[jesa]

Bring it to my house on Sunday and we will supervise. :pray2:

well, i am trying to make it out there, but my car is not cooperating.
I'm about half way there, in jersey village, and my car just isn't going, again. It seems almost fine in first and second but then it just craps out...debating on whether to try to make it out there or not or if i should just head home...not really sure I can make it to either.

[Jumpin' Joe]

What started out as a muffler exchange turned into a full engine top end rebuild!

Sorry Jesa! We've all been there! :wink:

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[Jumpin' Joe]

More pics! Love them work days! :bolt:

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[jesa]

Oh, what, this?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/jessaska/muffler.jpg

....Just replacing the muffler, nothing to see here, move along. hahaha!

you guys are the greatest! replace one part, two parts must give out: it is the jinx rule that governs all things regarding the vw.

[mechmark]

Oh, what, this?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/jessaska/muffler.jpg

....Just replacing the muffler, nothing to see here, move along. hahaha!

you guys are the greatest! replace one part, two parts must give out: it is the jinx rule that governs all things regarding the vw.

Just think by the time we are done you'll be able to drive your vert for another 13 years.

[veedubcrazy]

Your a good man, Mark, for hosting that...

[mechmark]

Your a good man, Mark, for hosting that...

I enjoy teaching people how to work and maintain their cars. I will give Jesa the credit, she does most of the work herself. I only step in when bolts need to be broken. :smash:

[gixxer711]

so, is her car still at your house? yall putting new heads on it? pistons and cylinders too? i too thank you for hosting this mark, even though i was not there. had plenty of my own work going on at home. my car is up on jack stands where it will be for atleast the next week.

[mechmark]

so, is her car still at your house? yall putting new heads on it? pistons and cylinders too? i too thank you for hosting this mark, even though i was not there. had plenty of my own work going on at home. my car is up on jack stands where it will be for atleast the next week.

Just replacing the heads. Has good compression and doesn't smoke. End play feels good so I don't see any reason to split the case. I would of preferred to just replace the exhaust studs but the push rod tubes were leaking and I couldn't get the broken studs out. At least I have rebuild heads sitting on the shelf ready to go. Should have the heads changed tonight and be ready to install tomorrow. :thumb:

[gixxer711]

excellent. did rhino make it out?

[mechmark]

excellent. did rhino make it out?

No, he stayed home and worked on the gas tank.

[gixxer711]

did eric finish his bus yet?

[mechmark]

did eric finish his bus yet?

Passenger side is close to being done. Haven't started on the drivers side yet. may wait until after the classic to start on the drivers side.

[gixxer711]

ahh..didnt realize he was doing anything to the other side. probably a good idea to wait, just finish up the important side, so the doors arnet flappin in the wind.

[mechmark]

Finishing up the passenger side is mainly cosmetics right now. The doors seal up nice and tight.

[Jumpin' Joe]

More pics. New Seal installation, and Fresh 1600! :rockon:

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[gixxer711]

too cool!! when does it go in? wish i were small enuff to fit in the engine bay :redface:

[mechmark]

too cool!! when does it go in? wish i were small enuff to fit in the engine bay :redface:

We should be finishing everything up tonight and reinstalling the engine. Your more than welcome to come assist. I get home usually by 6:00

[gixxer711]

We should be finishing everything up tonight and reinstalling the engine. Your more than welcome to come assist. I get home usually by 6:00

leadership meeting tonite

[mechmark]

It's alive!!!!

[gixxer711]

awesome!! i bet jessica is happy. :dance:

[Jumpin' Joe]

Final Pics in this photo drama! :clap2:

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[Jumpin' Joe]

It's Alive! Alive! :amen:

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[gixxer711]

so did you keep the heater boxes or replace them with j-tubes? how did she run going home? i know you said that going there, she wouldnt get over 50.

[mechmark]

so did you keep the heater boxes or replace them with j-tubes? how did she run going home? i know you said that going there, she wouldnt get over 50.

Everything was put back together absolutely stock. Heater boxes and stock pea shooter exhaust. I heard her drive off last night and it sounded great. Haven't heard from Jesa so I'm assuming no news is good news. :party:

[gixxer711]

Everything was put back together absolutely stock. Heater boxes and stock pea shooter exhaust. I heard her drive off last night and it sounded great. Haven't heard from Jesa so I'm assuming no news is good news. :party:

i hope so. :pray2:

[mechmark]

i hope so. :pray2:

I just heard from Jesa, she says it's running great. :dance:

[jesa]

so did you keep the heater boxes or replace them with j-tubes? how did she run going home? i know you said that going there, she wouldnt get over 50.

Ran great. No problems whatsoever! It sounds and drives so much smoother than before. I am obviously a very happy girl, and thankful for all the help I have gotten - The best part is I've learned quite a bit about vws in the process of all this getting accomplished.

[gixxer711]

thats great to hear! good thing yall decided to show up to the show and shine. are you gonna go to the classic? will you be at the show and shine this weekend?

[Jumpin' Joe]

Ran great. No problems whatsoever! It sounds and drives so much smoother than before. I am obviously a very happy girl, and thankful for all the help I have gotten - The best part is I've learned quite a bit about vws in the process of all this getting accomplished.

I'm so happy! :horn: Glad it all worked out!

[jesa]

I'm so happy! :horn: Glad it all worked out!

You are happy? I'm thrilled!!!! And I bet my neighbors are pretty pleased as well (goodbye 3 minutes of grumble every morning at 7:50).

The Jinxmobile hasn't sounded or driven this great since it was new to me. Mark you are awesome. Joe thanks for documenting it all with your awesome, flashless, cell phone camera and for all your morale boosting banter!!

In conclusion: old engine seals are a pain. Pro-tip: make sure to put them in the correct way up...

[gixxer711]

You are happy? I'm thrilled!!!! And I bet my neighbors are pretty pleased as well (goodbye 3 minutes of grumble every morning at 7:50).

The Jinxmobile hasn't sounded or driven this great since it was new to me. Mark you are awesome. Joe thanks for documenting it all with your awesome, flashless, cell phone camera and for all your morale boosting banter!!

In conclusion: old engine seals are a pain. Pro-tip: make sure to put them in the correct way up...

so your a pro now? good. i will ask you to do mine ;)

[Grave]

That's awesome that everyone is eager to help out with any problem. It's hard to find people like this anymore.

[mechmark]

That's awesome that everyone is eager to help out with any problem. It's hard to find people like this anymore.

I do have "tinker" sessions at my house in Tomball occasionally. I have been working on VW's since the late 70's (yea, I'm one of the old ones. :tsk:)

[Grave]

Thats cool..your not one of the old ones, you are one of the elite. My wife's family is close to Tomball, they live in Waller. Thinks for the input about the carbuerator. The VW's are new to me and I have alot to learn. The car is going to need some rust repair and just putting the engine back together.Thanks for the postings!

[gixxer711]

That's awesome that everyone is eager to help out with any problem. It's hard to find people like this anymore.

there are still some good volks out there:happy: