Just made a discovery.

In looking at the ETKA-7 parts blow-up - SG-51, illustration 35-08 -
item 18 -  it appears as if my muffler brackets have sometime in the
past been installed upside down. From the picture - if the brackets are
installed as shown - removal of the retaining strap should allow the
muffler to simply drop straight down with no worries. But my brackets
are installed with the curve on the bottom - not the top.

I like things right - so I guess I will remove both and re-install.

Thanks,

John in hot and humid ol' Alabama!

On 8/9/2013 12:13 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
> Just remove the right bracket.
>
> Dennis,
>>From my phone.
> ________________________________
> From: JRodgers<mailto:jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
> Sent: ‎8/‎9/‎2013 1:00 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Subject: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL
>
> 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
> .
>