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Re: rear muffler hangers

To: "Lebens, Rick J" <M245884@flt-test-02.mdc.com>
Subject: Re: rear muffler hangers
From: Eddi Jew <jew@rysa.dtc.hp.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Apr 1995 11:42:29 -0700
Cc: quattro@coimbra.ans.net
In-Reply-To: Your message of "Mon, 10 Apr 1995 10:19:59 CST." <3107C00AE5@flt-test-02.mdc.com>
Sender: quattro-owner@coimbra.ans.net


 > One of the rubber hangers broke on the rear muffler and allowed the pipe 
 > to contact the rotating flange when under loads of greater than one G.  

 > I would recommend other owners on the list with similar vehicles to check 
 > the donuts on the rear muffler for rotting and deterioration.  The two 
 > dollar hanger is a lot cheaper than a new rear muffler.

For certain applications, you may use the donuts that have a bike chain
embedded inside the rubber. My experience is on a '86 VW GTI. The donut
part number is 171 253 147 G and it's $8 at New Dimensions (800-637-2781 
or 408-980-1693) and Techtonics Tunning, OR (503-843-2700). They advise 
not to use it where the exhaust system might crack under the limited 
motion that these donuts allow. The exhaust system should be hanging 
within spec (even clearance/centered in the tunnel?) in it's static 
position before trying these out. YMMV

-- Eddi

References:
- rear muffler hangers
  - From: "Lebens, Rick J" <M245884@flt-test-02.mdc.com>

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