RE: Muffler leaking
just another tip,once you tighten the muffler through screw add some fingernail polish to the exposed threads that will help some keeping the screw tight.most of the guys at the field use nylon straps around the mufflers in case the through bolt comes loose and lose half of the muffler,i have seen many mufflers fall apart and a screw is cheaper than a new muffler.