Silencer damaged by bad doughnuts

[Ken Keith]

This post was from back in '98.  Does the info still apply?  Have 
people had bad experiences with the chain reinforced exhaust 
hangers?

I just went ahead and ordered a bunch (6) of chain ones, I hope 
they work out.  These will be for my 5kcstq.

Thanks,

Ken

From: C1J1Miller at aol.com on Tue, 1 Dec 1998 13:29:42 EST 
> 
> The VW chain hangers are not recommended for the audi
> applications by the maker due to the weight of the audi exhaust
> compared to the A1/A2 model VW exhausts (a few 20-v coupe/90 sedan
> owners have had them fail; the chain is not a complete loop, and
> can pull out of the rubber).  I've seen a variation on this:  use
> nylon tie-wraps to partially compress the rubber hanger, and take
> up the weight of the exhaust.  The nylon tie keeps the rubber from
> stretching to the point of breaking, while leaving the rubber to
> move and damp the exhaust motion, and the nylon strap should last
> forever. If the exhaust is stainless, sounds like an easy weld
> repair.  When installing the exhaust, it is very important to test
> fit it carefully (loosely tightened connections) before final
> tightening; otherwise, you can develop a lot of torque on the
> rubber hangers as they try to make the exhaust fit properly. Best
> done on a lift. hth, chris miller, windham nh, c1j1miller at aol.com
> '91 200q ==> http://members.aol.com/c1j1miller/index.html