4kq and issues

[Russ Maki]

Do yourself a favor and don't waste your money on an Ansa muffler (Blau sells 'em). The systems often crack at the junction of pipe and muffler. I've experienced the
failure myself in the rear segment at 30K miles -- very frustrating. Some E30 BMW owners have experienced similar problems with cat-back Ansas. The pipes look
corrosion-free, but metal fatigue kills 'em. Bosal also makes a replacement system, but they aren't cheap. Check with Rod at www.thepartsconnection.com ; he claims
they're very sturdy.

You can also search out a custom exhaust shop in your town -- that's probably the cheapest option of all.

Russ Maki
Ixonia, WI
'87 4000csq



>Subject: Re: 4kq and issues
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>>The biggest (or rather noisiest) issue with the car is the
>>exhaust. The rear muffler has no holes, but clearly needs to be
>>replaced. I have found the part online from Blau, and will be
>>ordering it shortly.
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