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    Sandy muffler?

    Alright - bought a used OEM 318is muffler off eBay and it sounds like there’s some sand or other crud inside? When I shake it tailpipe down, nothing comes out. Stumped.

    Problem or no, or is there a way to get it out without cutting it open and welding shut?

    Would have bought new but they are very hard to come by...


    Ezekiel 25:17
    Current flame: E30 318iS Alpinweiss II slicktop / LSD - Joanne
    The old man: 1970 2002 Polaris(ish) slicktop / rat rod - Wallace
    The ex: E92 335i 6MT M-Sport - Betty
    The heavy: 2001 4Runner SR5 Sport (3rd Gen) - Fred

    #2
    Probably just internal rust, run it until it rusts out. The baffles will often do a good job of retaining junk, but I'd be surprised if nothing came out with some real shaking.

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      #3
      Awesome, thanks!

      So this is a bad idea?

      every once in a while i clean the inside of the muffler. water has carbon-scrubbing properties. also helps the exhaust sound a little more raspier without ...



      Ezekiel 25:17
      Current flame: E30 318iS Alpinweiss II slicktop / LSD - Joanne
      The old man: 1970 2002 Polaris(ish) slicktop / rat rod - Wallace
      The ex: E92 335i 6MT M-Sport - Betty
      The heavy: 2001 4Runner SR5 Sport (3rd Gen) - Fred

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        #4
        Try it, report back.

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          #5
          Originally posted by roguetoaster View Post
          Try it, report back.
          He has to film it though
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            #6
            ...hold my beer...
            Current flame: E30 318iS Alpinweiss II slicktop / LSD - Joanne
            The old man: 1970 2002 Polaris(ish) slicktop / rat rod - Wallace
            The ex: E92 335i 6MT M-Sport - Betty
            The heavy: 2001 4Runner SR5 Sport (3rd Gen) - Fred

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              #7
              cut it open and take out all the crap from the inside and weld it back up. probably will rattle when in the higher rpms with the trash inside of it

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                #8
                Lots of shaking up and down produced plenty of rusty goodness on the driveway. Seems like I got most of it out, we’ll see how it goes when I hook it up this weekend.


                Ezekiel 25:17
                Current flame: E30 318iS Alpinweiss II slicktop / LSD - Joanne
                The old man: 1970 2002 Polaris(ish) slicktop / rat rod - Wallace
                The ex: E92 335i 6MT M-Sport - Betty
                The heavy: 2001 4Runner SR5 Sport (3rd Gen) - Fred

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                  #9
                  Your neighbors probably thought you had a Shake Weight XXL.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by roguetoaster View Post
                    Your neighbors probably thought you had a Shake Weight XXL.


                    No joke. Literally jumping up and down holding the stupid thing sweating like mad. So sore.

                    Installed today and all’s good so far. Some flying crud on startup but that’s it. Better fit and sound than the aftermarket crap from the PO.


                    Ezekiel 25:17
                    Current flame: E30 318iS Alpinweiss II slicktop / LSD - Joanne
                    The old man: 1970 2002 Polaris(ish) slicktop / rat rod - Wallace
                    The ex: E92 335i 6MT M-Sport - Betty
                    The heavy: 2001 4Runner SR5 Sport (3rd Gen) - Fred

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                      #11
                      I had to do this to the rear muffler on my Volvo 245. I thought of it like one of those cheap marble maze games you'd get as a kid. The big difference is you can't see the marbles or the maze in this case. ;D

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