G35x sedan: Anyone repair broken muffler with band clamp?
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G35x sedan: Anyone repair broken muffler with band clamp?
Hi Guys, I have a 2006 G35 four door. My muffler has rusted completely separate from the mid pipe right at the connection/clamping (see attached picture). All I want to do is crawl under and use something like a
to reconnect. Has anyone tried this? One big question I have if you were successful is how did you clear off the old saddle clamping?
Any tips on success and failure appreciated. I went to a reputable muffler shop that quoted $775 to replace the mid pipe and muffler. I don't think that is really what is needed here to solve this. Cheers.
Pipe clamps rusted apart
Different angle
Close up side view
Any tips on success and failure appreciated. I went to a reputable muffler shop that quoted $775 to replace the mid pipe and muffler. I don't think that is really what is needed here to solve this. Cheers.
Pipe clamps rusted apart
Different angle
Close up side view
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You can get an after market exhaust for less than that.
Here is what seems to be an OEM level complete replacement for $359.
https://www.upsw.com/2004-infiniti-g...xK8aAvTq8P8HAQ
Here is what seems to be an OEM level complete replacement for $359.
https://www.upsw.com/2004-infiniti-g...xK8aAvTq8P8HAQ
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I did the same on my 05 G35x. I went to my muffler shop, and they weld a piece of pipe in between it, to connect both pieces. Cost me like $80; but it's fine now.
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