Muffler needs replacing

[wtmtnhiker]

I've been told my muffler and straps need to be replaced. The estimate for parts & labor will be about 1000.00. My question is is this a repair that a reasonably handy person with decent mechanical knowledge and skill could tackle on their own? Where would one source the parts? Normal parts store or online? It's a 2005 HR Ambassador with a Cummins 330 ISC engine.

[corgidad]

I have a 2004 Endeavor with the same engine and probably the same muffler set up you have. I replaced the muffler and brackets 2 years ago and it took about an hour. I bought all the parts at NAPA for about $150.00. Go for it yourself.

[mmccwill]

Go on ebay & get the AERO muffler for about $100.00 -- It`s stainless steel & a straight thru muffler -- I, & many other of us Monaco Coach owners have done this change over -- You probably have a 4 inch exhaust system -- Makes for a little better fuel mileage -- Bill Willard

[Bruce_Brown]

Thats insane. If it were me, I'd get the dimensions off of the old one then go to the Donaldson Exhaust Catalog and get a part number.

I'd search that part number and I'd guess you'll probably end up somewhere like Ryder Fleet Products where you'll see they're a lot less than $1000.

Another option would be to just remove it all together. I know a few people who have done this and have been very happy with the results. I know on my Allis 7000 tractor I just run a straight pipe - mostly for looks, but it works well and sounds great. :B

[Tom_Barb]

wtmtnhiker wrote:
I've been told my muffler and straps need to be replaced. The estimate for parts & labor will be about 1000.00. My question is is this a repair that a reasonably handy person with decent mechanical knowledge and skill could tackle on their own? Where would one source the parts? Normal parts store or online? It's a 2005 HR Ambassador with a Cummins 330 ISC engine.

I'd contact a salvage yard, Google search

most difficult part of doing this is getting the old one out.

[donn0128]

Thats the cost of doing business I guess. DPs are not an inexpensive way to RV.
You might start contacting large muffler shops, muffler mfgs, class 8 truck shops etc to try and find out who makes them as a starter. Then try to buy one from them. Worst case, the chassis mfg should be able to help you out.