"roger.lee@gSmPaAiMl.com" <roger.lee@gmail.com> wrote

> I'm not a car person, so I've been trying to browse the
newsgroup, but
> I don't get everything that's going on. I'm trying to get
an idea for
> how much I should expect to pay, and what really needs to
be replaced
> on my car.
>
> The exhaust pipe, between the muffler and resonator, is
corroded and
> broken in two places (about 1" and 2-3' upstream of the
muffler).

Sounds like where my 91 Civic's corroded a few years ago.
The pipe there was called "Exhaust Pipe B," IIRC.

> The
> muffler was replaced two years ago, but the shop told me
that the
> connection is too rusted to be reliably clamped to (so I
should replace
> the muffler, too).

That happens. Often one can hold the muffler at the
appropriate end, try to shake it, and the "play" is quite
evident, indicating the muffler needs replacement. Or you'll
see exhaust coming out.

> They also pointed to the joints immediately
> surrounding the resonator as being rusted/corroded, and
suggested
> pre-emptively replacing that as well.

Get under there and confirm!

Jackstands from WalMart: Ten bucks. :-)

> 1) I clearly need to replace the pipe, but do I need to
replace the
> rest?
> 2) How much should this run me?
>
> They gave me the following estimate:
> Extension pipe $30
> Resonator assembly $135
> Quiet-flow muffler $155

Compare with www.slhonda.com 's parts section prices.

> Labor $68

The labor sounds fair.

> >From what I've gathered, the muffler looks over-priced.
Am I right?
> What about the rest?

I am inclined to think an OEM muffler is worth it, but only
from general reading here. I have used aftermarket mufflers
for around ten years now on my 91 Civic. Um, like four of
them...