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06-11-2010, 10:46 AM
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Rivet Master 
1972 Argosy 20
Middletown
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I didn't need this today...
I went out for lunch today and heard an agonizing CRUNCH as I pulled out - my entire exhaust system practically fell out of the truck. Front Y pipe is shot, catalyic converter is cracked in 3 places, and the rear tail pipe is toast. Oddly enough, the muffler is fine...  I made it to the local Meineke. Over $1000 for the repairs - $700 alone for the cat assembly.
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Some people are like Slinkies. They're really good for nothing, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
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06-11-2010, 10:49 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
1978 Argosy 27
Lacey
, Washington
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Ouch! Better there though than on the road with the trailer!
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06-11-2010, 10:51 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 Argosy 20
Middletown
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JLJustice
Ouch! Better there though than on the road with the trailer!
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That's what I've been telling myself. We going to the Bash in less than 2 weeks - I'd hate to have had this problem ruin our trip.
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Some people are like Slinkies. They're really good for nothing, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
TAC - NJ-007
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06-11-2010, 10:52 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 22' Safari
1960 Caravel
Edmonds
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Rotten luck! Glad you were able to make to a shop okay, though. Hope your weekend gets better from here. 
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06-11-2010, 10:56 AM
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1972 31' Sovereign
Lexington
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Join Date: Feb 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JLJustice
Ouch! Better there though than on the road with the trailer!
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That's exactly what we were telling ourselves 2 years ago when we needed to replace the exhaust system aft of the converter on our Excursion 3 weeks before our 2 week trip. Better to have it done at home with a shop you can trust, that will stand behind their work, and go back to if you have any problems. Not $1000 that time thankfully.
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06-11-2010, 11:51 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bobfowler
I went out for lunch today and heard an agonizing CRUNCH as I pulled out - my entire exhaust system practically fell out of the truck. Front Y pipe is shot, catalyic converter is cracked in 3 places, and the rear tail pipe is toast. Oddly enough, the muffler is fine... I made it to the local Meineke. Over $1000 for the repairs - $700 alone for the cat assembly. |
How old was the truck?
It's always something that is NEVER under warranty isn't it?
Imagine it flying up and hitting your trailer - now you just "saved" at least $1200 in repairs to segments, windows, etc. Does that make it hurt less?.... Didn't think so.
But I'm really glad you didn't have an on-the-road problem, running over shards and messing up tires, or pieces flying into the trailer.... Buy a lottery ticket, you're due for some good luck!
Paula
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06-11-2010, 12:30 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 Argosy 20
Middletown
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Foiled Again
How old was the truck?
It's always something that is NEVER under warranty isn't it?
Imagine it flying up and hitting your trailer - now you just "saved" at least $1200 in repairs to segments, windows, etc. Does that make it hurt less?.... Didn't think so.
But I'm really glad you didn't have an on-the-road problem, running over shards and messing up tires, or pieces flying into the trailer.... Buy a lottery ticket, you're due for some good luck!
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The truck is a 1999 Suburban. I really shouldn't complain, it was the factory exhaust system that died... it lasted 11 years!
I guess this falls under the "For everything else, there's MasterCard" clause. 
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Bob Fowler
Some people are like Slinkies. They're really good for nothing, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
TAC - NJ-007
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06-11-2010, 01:19 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1970 27' Overlander
Sumner
, Washington
Join Date: Jun 2010
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Mr Fowler
Being the Hot Rod builder that I am, I have learned this little secret. Most muffler shops sell up graded exhaust systems to owners of new cars ,or towing vehicles. They will bring in a 2010 vehicle and have larger diameter dual exhaust systems installed, this means cutting out a cat and or muffler of a brand new vehicle. Now most shops put the cat and muffler on the back shelf somewhere and will sell the used part for a great discount. Ask a few shops. Don't do it over the phone, but go to the shop itself.
I have done this many times and saved a bunch......
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