Cut off the now-exposed restrictor coming out of the flange part of the muffler. The restrictor will look like a little pipe coming out of the section that you just removed the bolts from. File any burrs on the pipe that you just cut off, and be sure to remove any metal chips inside...
Step 2 - Removing the Old Exhaust Unbolt the the muffler system and remove all the hangers that are holding it in place. Cut the tail pipe in half as it goes over the axle, this is the easiest way to remove the pipe if it is stock. Remove from the rubber hangers and keep them on...
2. Remove the safety shed and seat, remove the radiator cover, and remove the exhaust pipe muffler. 3. Remove the foot pedal, remove the radiator, exhaust pipe and its accessories. 4. Disassemble the connecting parts (hoses, ducts, etc.) of the engine and hydraulic transmission and other ...
The direct byproducts of such explosions are exhaust gases that get funneled down theexhaust system. Before exiting through your tailpipe, these gasses pass through the muffler to reduce noise and through a catalytic converter to reduce harmful emissions. Under normal conditions, you shouldn’t be...
opening overlap, so that the lubricating oil from entering the combustion chamber, or because the gasoline label does not meet the requirements, the mixture too thick, too dirty to air cleaner. Four. Abnormal sound of valve mechanism: (1) valve leakage in exhaust muffler parts, such ...
A turbocharger uses a small turbine attached to the exhaust pipe to spin a compressing turbine in the incoming air stream. A supercharger is attached directly to the engine to spin the compressor. Since the turbocharger is reusing hot exhaust to spin the turbine and compress the air, it ...
The catalytic converter collects the exhaust waste from the engine and reduces as many pollutants as possible. The converter on a Vibe is bolted to the exhaust manifold, but welded to the exhaust pipe. If you need to replace the converter on your Vibe, experience in cutting and welding is ...
engine. Check that the muffler is tightened to the engine block and the gasket is whole--there is a gasket between the muffler and the block. If the muffler is cracked, buy a new one and install it. They are fairly inexpensive and you only have to remove three or four bolts to ...
The first one I made, I cut the sleeves off, but that made kind of a mess and created some problems when I went to trim them. My advice is to take your time and using a sharp knife or razor, cut the stitching to remove the sleeves. ...
14. Block the tailpipe to keep rodents away. Your motorcycle’s muffler is the perfect winter home for mice and other critters because it’s warm, dry, and relatively protected throughout the winter. We’ve seen mice in air intakes, too. You don’t want mice eating away at the interior...