Muffler repair...let it leak!

[Chris Thorp]

Mikea2769 at aol.com wrote:

> 
>So my question is..anyone have suggestions on what type  of material might 
>work? It would be subjected to high heat of coarse as  well as wet weather.
>Some type of heat proof fiberglass? Stainless steel wool?
>  
>
Mike,

They sell heat-resistant blowtorch shields at my local hardware store.  
It is a tightly woven fiberglass blanket that should to the trick nicely.

-Chris