Can a hole in a muffler pipe be patched temporarily? If so, with what?

1994 ACURA VIGOR
120,000 MILES
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BREE
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There is a medium hole in my muffler and I just want to see if it can be patched ASAP
Apr 28, 2012 at 7:14 PM
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RASMATAZ
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You can try using muffler tape
Apr 28, 2012 at 7:22 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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they do make patch kits for the muffler but they may or may not work. some states allow it legally and some dont.

i would look into replacing it asap. i know it about economics but do repair it as soon as possible.

Roy
Apr 28, 2012 at 7:22 PM
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