1997 Ford Explorer Muffler

Tiny
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  • 1997 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
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  • 80,000 MILES
I need to replace my muffler. The cat converter is connected to an exhaust pipe that then connects to the muffler. The connection between the pipe and the Cat converter looks like the bolt is threaded into the flange on the cat converter (really rusted and hard to see). Is it threaded in to the flange or is a simple bolt that I can cut to seperate the Cat from the pipe?
Monday, March 22nd, 2010 AT 8:26 AM

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Tiny
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There should be a bolt on the flange that it goes into.
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Thursday, March 25th, 2010 AT 11:26 AM
Tiny
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On the flange? All one piece. Bolt is attached to the flange?
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Thursday, March 25th, 2010 AT 1:58 PM
Tiny
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It can be one of two ways, threads in the flange or a nut spot welded to the flange. What I recommend is using a penetrating fluid on them a day before working on it. See if they will come out. If they don't and break, just drill the bolt out and replace it with a new nut and bolt.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe
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Thursday, March 25th, 2010 AT 10:17 PM
Tiny
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Thank You. All fixed now.
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Sunday, April 25th, 2010 AT 7:49 AM
Tiny
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Great! I'm glad you got it fixed. Let us know if you have questions in the future.

Joe
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Monday, April 26th, 2010 AT 8:12 AM

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