muffler stock

[nickle]

hey i put new gaskets on mufflers where slips on. then checking them with engine running. i found the mufflers have three holes on the bottom which i thoight where drain holes . but they all three on both sides have pressure exhause leaks . is this normal .i have a 02 venture . and i am a half way self do it your self guy.

[Kregerdoodle]

not sure how normal that is, but my `01 has the same thing...

[nickle]

thanks glad to know mine is not only one. maybe it's to dry out the cover

[Squidley]

If I'm not mistaken the holes are there so that condensation can be released so the pipes dont rust out from the inside out...no worries.

[nickle]

ok thanks. that makes sense. have allmost 30000 miles on it first time i notice it. i still don't like starting the bike up with out riding it untill it warms up to operating temp. gives me a excuse to ride any how.