RW>> Even so, those mufflers and pipes will eventually fail from the
 RW>> inside out. Moisture and combustion acids combine to eat even
 RW>> stainless steel.

 ml> i've noted that my 300's muffler has a drain hole or two in it to try
 ml> to help prevent this problem ;)

 RW> Easily found by following the carbon trail. 8^)

in my case, it was a carbon donut with the drain hole right in the
middle... it is a little larger than a #2 pencil lead...

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