[jscorse]

I know I haven't been a regular here, but I have excuses, which aren't important now. Still, I really appreciate you all helping me out. I looked under the car on a lift and saw myself that the cat's seam on the outside edge is split and open. The muffler shop guy told me it was impossible to weld and that I'd simply need a new part. He didn't want to mess with it because he didn't want to deal with the possiblility of braking the studs (presumably on the header) off in the front of that pipe.

I thought of 'repairing' the seam with some of the exhaust cement, but I know it would last all of a week and I'd be under the car again.

So far now I listen to some extra rumbling. I'm patient and you guys are the best. Thanks a bunch.

Jeff