Boston Salt killed my Silencer/Resonator

[2003lx470]

I lived in Boston for few years and this what salt did to my exhaust. Truck has 55K miles. It is covered under the Lexus warranty. Taking it to the dealer next Tuesday.

 

[Kigiin]

Just replaced mine, after almost 13 years and 180K miles, with aftermarket unit that cost me around $125. Big difference in sound... much quieter.

Salt killed mine too, albeit a slower death than yours.

 

[2003lx470]

Here are the pictures.

 

[Kigiin]

Prior to replacing I had the entire outer shell come off.

 

[Wheelingnoob]

That salt is killing the rest of your truck too remember albeit at a slower pace.

 

[2003lx470]

I asked the Lexus Dealer to give me the old part. Here are the pictures.

 

[hoser]

Truck has 55K miles.

It looks like your exhaust rusted from both the outside and inside. The rest of the undercarriage doesn't look too bad. Short trips don't burn off the moisture in the muffler.

 

[Musky]

That muffler looks brand new compared to mine.

My entiire shell is rotting off and has a hole the size of a softball in it. I need to fix mine soon before people think I'm driving some junker American made truck.