C5 Tech Corvette Tech/Performance: LS1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Rear Muffler clamp/hanger

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 27, 2017 | 03:30 PM
  #1  
VZVette's Avatar
VZVette
Thread Starter
Intermediate
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 31
Likes: 1
Default Rear Muffler clamp/hanger

The metal strap around the right rear muffler appears to have separated from the hanger and the muffler is hanging down a few inches. Is this a simple repair that a Midas muffler shop can do? Thanks
Reply
Old Jan 29, 2017 | 02:10 PM
  #2  
gto7419's Avatar
gto7419
Advanced
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 82
Likes: 1
From: Melville NY
Default

Check my post a couple threads down. This can be rewelded. Don't drive this way and when you do, use a coat hanger or wire to support the muffler in the mean time. If you don't, the pipe will break off at the flange in short order.

If that strap is missing, you will have to remove the muffler and fabricate a new mount.
Reply
Old Jan 29, 2017 | 03:32 PM
  #3  
VZVette's Avatar
VZVette
Thread Starter
Intermediate
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 31
Likes: 1
Default

Thank you.
Reply
Old Jan 29, 2017 | 05:59 PM
  #4  
gto7419's Avatar
gto7419
Advanced
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 82
Likes: 1
From: Melville NY
Default

Originally Posted by VZVette
Thank you.
Np. As an fyi, welding while ECU and other electronics still in car can fry stuff. Lots of people get lucky. I prefer to mark and remove exhaust before welding.
Reply
Old Jan 31, 2017 | 08:44 PM
  #5  
VZVette's Avatar
VZVette
Thread Starter
Intermediate
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 31
Likes: 1
Default

Originally Posted by gto7419
Np. As an fyi, welding while ECU and other electronics still in car can fry stuff. Lots of people get lucky. I prefer to mark and remove exhaust before welding.
Thanks for the heads up. I brought the car to Midas and they were able to remove the muffler and weld the bracket as you recommended. So far so good. I appreciate your guidance.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Rear Muffler clamp/hanger





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:57 PM.

story-0
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-2
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-5
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-6
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-8
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE