Many engines come with a muffler installed on the exhaust port. This forces exhaust to sift through noise-canceling chambers inside the muffler. The muffler also provides an added benefit of back pressure for the engine to run at maximum horsepower. Consistent use and age can cause the muffler to crack or the gasket seal to deteriorate. This causes the exhaust noise to get louder, but there is a way to fix this problem yourself. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Locate the muffler and exhaust pipe.
2. Find the proper wrench and fit it on the two bolts holding the exhaust pipe to the exhaust port. Unscrew them and remove the pipe from the muffler.
3. Inspect the muffler carefully to be sure there are no cracks in it. Condensation can cause rust to form and crack the muffler. Remove its mounting bolts and replace the muffler if it is rusted or cracked.
4. Remove the old gasket from the exhaust port and place the new gasket over the port. Place the exhaust pipe into the muffler and fasten the muffler on the exhaust port.
Tags: exhaust port, exhaust pipe, muffler exhaust
