Muffler Assembly & Support

[Mike]

I just pulled out my TTA for and drive and noticed the rear tailpipes were hanging down. It appears the muffler will swing up and down from the main exhaust that inputs into the muffler. Also, the two exhaust pipes don't appear to have any support that holds them in place. There is one support on the left side, but they still swing up and down. Can someone tell me what or how the tailpipes are supported so I can fix this problem? Thanks for the help.

 

[Jan Larsson]

One hanger on each side and if everything installed correct and tight the movement will be minimal ... you should have no 8 and 2 in the pictures (click link):
Pontiac 1989 Car parts for your Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Hummer, Light Truck, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and more!

Note no 2 been discontinued a while back but some NOS parts can be found on ebay on and off or your dealer can get them from VPI still ...

 

[Mike]

Jan - Thanks foe the info. This really helped. After getting underneath and looking at the muffler closer, it appears I have a crack at the muffler where it clamps to the incoming pipe. Therefore I need to replace the muffler. I have read some thread on where to get a replacement, summit racing and mufflex were two places to call. I was going with the megnaflow and hopefully there stock looking exhaust. If anyone has a better solution or lesson learned, I would appreciate your input.

Thanks
Mike

 

[8289ta]

Magnaflow's tailpipes don't look stock. They come straight out the back. I would get the muffler and have the tailpipes bent, and have your tips welded back on, if you want it to appear stock.