I can't comprehend how a screw "slipping" could cause that damage. but that said, It kinda looks like where the lip rides has the least damage.
You could clean it up best you can making sure to get any burrs that rise above the surface and try it.
You would be STUNNED how much Mr. T would...
I've used that muffler, It's a perfect fit and is nearly silent.
Maybe I have less rust than you but I just broke the bolts on the rear clamp and
unbolted the front flanges. definitely a 1 :banana:job.
Kinda depends on why you did all that work in the first place. Corrosion? , leaks? Never heard of anyone having to replace both evaporators.
If the dryer was ruined and clogged then you still won't get it to work right , But since it's charged up just try it out and see how it does. But by now...
It's not sabotage, it's rust. And janky "repairs". You are going to have more problems pop up.
It's more than picking up a new line and replacing it.
Get someone who's familiar with these trucks look at it. Even if you intend to do your own work.
Yeah, I understand some folks are trying to save money but when I did my timing belt job I just replaced everything I took off.
Pulleys, tensioners, Belts, hoses, radiator. It's a great feeling to have all new (OEM) parts up there for another 100,000 miles or so.
I can take it off your hands. I could use the glass, neighbors kid was throwing rocks.
Not broken but i got some chips that bug me.
Catch is I couldn't come get it until next week. I'm going to PM you with my phone # so we can
coordinate meeting up. All that said , if someone else pipes...
I looked at mine today, knowing that there were some points left from the PO.
Surprise! There were no previous destinations. I was going to mess with it to try to help.
In my book it's page 95. for a 2007. The only thing that I can imagine deleted them was that when i was doing the timing...
I'm responding without trying this first, but what about doing them one at a time?
Don't know how many you have of course , or just keep it! Everyone who sells seems to regret it.