Well now.....That certainly does sound appealing. Hmmmm...What about replaceing the "bell" (lower end of upper pipe and upper end of lower pipe) with a section of hose with some clamps.....From what I hear the challenge is getting the bell section in and out.....Hmmmm now you really have me thinking....Can you smell the smoke????

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Rob M
Norwich, VT USA
1980 240D Euro delivery 4 speed manual silver/blue
~160K miles