I feel for you, John. I was working outside today, too, and I'm a hundred
miles north of you and it was bad enough here. I've done that job a time or
two, but I can't recall why you would be having the problem. I recall that
mine just fell out. Rubber hammer time? Are the mount flanges welded (on
purpose or by rust) to the muffler? Have removed that sheet metal apron
that gets in the way? Wish I could be of more help.

Jim

On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 12:00 PM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear Volks,
>
> I'm trying to replace the muffler on my van - and it has kicked my butt!
>
> I removed the Cat successfully, removed the muffler holding straps
> without much difficulty - but I cannot for the life of me get the old
> muffler from under the van. I can move it around - but cannot seem clear
> all the surrounding parts to get it out from under the van.
>
> Is there a way - or must I remove the muffler support brackets to
> accomplish the muffler removal from underneath. I really hate to even
> think about it!! It's hot, it's humid, it gonna rain again this
> afternoon. It's summertime in Alabama and I have to work on this outside!
>
> Thanks.
>
> John R
>