Well I got myself a used Thermal Research Development muffler about 3 years ago and have it custom installed. The muffler was in perfect condition when I got it. Until recently, I notice rusts on the welds of the muffler..... then this happens:



The rust seems to get to break the connection between the tip and the body of the muffler.

Well can this be welded back? Or i have to replace this for sure?

BTW, I can see the metal meshing exposed from that break.

 

I noticed that on my old Thermal muffler and never thought twice about it. A few months later the muffler tip fell off while I was driving. You prbably could weld it but I noticed on mine the insides were all rusted also, so I think you would be better off just buying a new muffler.

 

And here I thought they are all stainless steel?

 

does is snow heavily where you are? do the roads get salted?

 

rust ownz! Well, don't feel bad..my greddy sp cat back system did that (internally inside the muffler, and the welds on the resognator!...and my car never sees snow or really harsh road conditions. to greddy exhaust systems.

 

Rust is a bitch... i went through three mufflers on my old car because of it. And i live in the desert **** isn't suppose to rust here... there's no water!

 

Yes, Probably better off to get a new muffler

 

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most likely cant be repaired.