+++SiWagon TIP:Saving that Backbox(Muffler)

SiWagon · January 2006

What to do to make your Muffler(back box) last forever:

On the flat side of the muffler look for the lowest point (usually below the outlet pipe)just above the lip. Drill a hole 3/16"-1/4" (4-6mm) a few inches deep.You may see a lot of water drain out.Drill another 1 on the other side.
BELOW:You can see the wet spot around the hole I drilled.

BELOW:Right side muffler.The wet spot around the hole & upper left of the hole(splashed off the drill bit) are WATER spots.

Why?Water collects in the backbox and rusts

ut the muffler. Later Honda's solved this prob & comes w/a lifetime warranty.
This mod won't be LOUDER or cause loss in performance.

More tips 2 come.

akiraboy · January 2006

yep mine fell apart already :x

wagodizzle · January 2006

i drilled a hole about 15 minutes ago in my exhaust....and water poured out of it for like 5 minutes.... :shock: anyway, that was an awesome tip

Solscud007 · September 2006

SiWagon wrote:

What to do to make your Muffler(back box) last forever:

On the flat side of the muffler look for the lowest point (usually below the outlet pipe)just above the lip. Drill a hole 3/16"-1/4" (4-6mm) a few inches deep.You may see a lot of water drain out.Drill another 1 on the other side.
BELOW:You can see the wet spot around the hole I drilled.

BELOW:Right side muffler.The wet spot you see around the hole are WATER spots.

Why?Water collects in the backbox and rusts ut the muffler. Later Honda's solved this prob & comes w/a lifetime warranty.
This mod won't be LOUDER or cause loss in performance.

More tips 2 come.

any more info on the warranty on the muffler?

SiWagon · September 2006

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RRY doesn't apply to our Wagons.This started with the at least 2002+ Honda's.The lifetime muffler warranty probably started b4 '02.

:arrow: We (USDM) do get the lifetime seatbelt warranty(I've used this twice)

& the FREE Igintion upgrade.Check the 3rd link at this link:
http://www.hondacivicwagon.com/board/vi ... .php?t=739

Kahuna · September 2006

SiWagon wrote:

S RRY doesn't apply to our Wagons.This started with the at least 2002+ Honda's.The lifetime muffler warranty probably started b4 '02.

:arrow: We (USDM) do get the lifetime seatbelt warranty(I've used this twice) & the FREE Igintion upgrade.Check the 3rd link at this link:
http://www.hondacivicwagon.com/board/vi ... .php?t=739

So does this mean I have warranty on my seatbelts? My fronts won't recoil hardly at all. I wonder if the dealer would change it for free... Hmmm..

jpciii · September 2006

Yes, they should replace them for free. I had the same problem with an old accord, and they did it for free.

As far as mufflers go, I'm pretty sure that if you purchase a genuine Honda brand OEM muffler through the dealership ($$$$$!!), it comes with a lifetime warranty.

4WD-TwinCam · June 2008

Warranty for mufflers does happen, at my dealer if you purchase a muffler for the first time from parts to have the original one that came with the car replaced, they will only warranty the one you purchased from them basically if the internals are falling appart, i.e shake test to see if it rattles etc, they wont warranty it if its rusting through which I think is BS, but they can't control road conditions, like the salt on the eastcoast is heavier then the west etc...

Seatbelts have a lifetime warranty EXCEPT power opperated ones like in the 90-93 bodystyle accords, 90-91 civics etc, if a manual belt does not retract Honda will replace it, if its slow to retract we will initially try and clean where the belt rubs on the roller before heading down the b-piller, if that doesnt work then replacement is usually next. If the belt buckle won't latch thats under warranty too. Anything electrical they wont warranty unless the cars under 3 years old or 36,000 miles. Customers flip with SRS lights that are out of warranty :shock: Hmm hope this helped...

+++SiWagon TIP:Saving that Backbox(Muffler)

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