1993 cutlass cierra exhaust issue

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AEGISKNIGHT
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I have a 1993 Cutlass Cierra S 3.3 with approx. 158,000 miles. I was on my way to work and my car began to make a really really deep roaring noise. I noticed a clanking noise very shortly after. Anyhow, I got out and check the car, and my new muffler (7 months old) is still intact, but my exhaust pipe was broken in half.

It is broken about 6 inches from the cat. converter. It seems somewhat rigid and dark around the break points. What I want to know is: can I drive it to a repair shop like this?, or could i patch it w/ a pipe clamp? Also, is it possible w/ the right dremel tool to replace this myself?

Any advice on this subject is appreciated.
Sep 8, 2006 at 8:24 PM
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PAUL_BRAUNTON
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Hello:

I have a 91 cierra and have had to replace the muffler myself, i thought it would be easy but ended up taking me a couple of days, i had a liminted amount of tools, and had to go out and buy some torches to get all the parts off.......i would suggest getting it fixed by a pro, it will be more money but less aggrivasion, you could try patching it but it will most like not last a long time.......

as for driving it without the muffler attached, .....go for it, but make sure there are no noise laws on vehicles, ....when i had my muffler off i drove to work one day and was pulled over by the police for a loud vehicle, .....he let me off with a warning.....but it will not hurt your engine.....


hope this helps

Paul
Sep 27, 2006 at 2:57 PM