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Old Mar 8, 2002 | 01:34 PM
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Default I think I blew my muffler!

It just started rattling last week, so a couple days ago, I took my exhaust apart, and I could hear something rattling around inside the muffler. What could have caused this? What would a good replacement be?
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Old Mar 8, 2002 | 03:24 PM
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Sounds like one of the baffles broke loose. W/ the cost of the Corsa, I'd call them up and tell them to send you a new one.
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Old Mar 8, 2002 | 04:48 PM
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Good point, I just sent them an email! <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
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Old Mar 9, 2002 | 12:51 AM
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YOU SHOULD HAVE CHECKED YOUR MUFFLER BEARINGS AND KEPT THEM WELL OILED!!!!!!! LOL Next time you will.... and keep a close eye on that blinker fluid!!! LOL

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Old Mar 9, 2002 | 03:34 AM
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My corsa has been making a rattling noise since I got it. I called them up and they said its normal. Let me know if they replace yours.
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Old Mar 9, 2002 | 03:36 AM
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Normal my ***, whenever I start off, like at a light or something, it sounds like ***!! They better replace it.. $650 exhaust systems don't sound like that my friend!! <img src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" border="0">
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Old Mar 9, 2002 | 11:20 AM
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Is it possible that your cats are starting to fall apart? Kinda early for that though.
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Old Mar 9, 2002 | 09:32 PM
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Man, my lowly 270 dollar Hooker exhaust has held up GREAT! <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> ...

In all seriousness, they is a crock of ****! This is obviously an ongoing problem if more than one person has been reporting this. I believe I heard a guy at the track not to long ago mention the same thing about his Corsa. I would definately look into getting a replacement muffler.
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Old Mar 10, 2002 | 12:00 AM
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I just replaced them about a month ago, so I don't think they are bad!! Also, I took off the muffler, and there was something loose inside, so I know that's where the problem lies!!!
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Old Mar 10, 2002 | 01:51 PM
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Good lord! You paid how much for that catback? <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
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Old Mar 10, 2002 | 02:13 PM
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glad to here you found the problem!!! <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
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