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Gus Causbie (Gusc)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 - 11:10 pm: | |
Some time back another busnut posted on the MAK board that he had a fire in the engine compartment of his 4104 when one muffler developed a hole. Upon inspection I found a quarter size hole in one of mine and replaced it.
I removed the second muffler on my 4104 today, luckily. The flange that attaches to the exhaust manifold was rusted completely through for 40% of the circumference. This was not visible until the clamp was removed.
Needless to say I was pretty shocked and sure am glad I decided to do it while I had the rear open. It probably wouldn't have fallen off because the lower bracket holds it up but it probably would have leaked. If it ever rusted through it could have caused a fire because it is directly underneath the bedroom.
I repeat what this helpful guy said then, check your exhaust system!! |
JW Smythe (Jwsmythe)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 - 11:44 pm: | |
You know, that doesn't just apply to buses. That's important for cars too. Unfortunately, most people don't consider it until they get tired of the noise (or a few tickets).
A friend bought a late 60's Impala when I was a kid. I went out to his house, and we then took it for a ride around the block. It only took a few minutes before the carpet was smoking and boiling. Turns out there was a huge hole in the exhaust under the passenger floor. How long would that have taken to catch the carpet on fire (or anything sitting on that floor)?
With any vehicle, you really should check it over carefully on a regular basis. Otherwise, you're risking your life. |
John MC9
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 12:00 am: | |
Parking on dried grass with the engine running, with a car
using a catalytic converter, can lead to some fun times also. |
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