Re: Tranny noise - 5kTQ

[Nivi@aol.com]

Arun wrote:

> I've had the tail pipe jump off one of the two rubber rings
> that it's suspended by on my '85 5KT -- makes quite a nasty
> noise, but is easily fixed.  Of course, there are noises and
> noises ...

Just replaced the two rings/doughnuts on my coupe q....

If you do have the same problem as Arun, consider this:

In order to prevent the rings from coming off the exhaust, just bend back the
metal hangers (on the exhaust), so that the rings cannot slip out. If the
rings are slipping from the hangers attatched to the body, then you might
have a problem, as they are not designed to be bent, but they may have come
loose somehow - you may want to reposition it, by welding, or weld a new part
on....

Dorab (Nivi@aol.com)
1990 Coupe Quattro, 65.7K mi
1986 Chevy Caprice, 300K mi. Still being worked on by a tranny shop under
warranty....   (Can't find any good mechanics anymore)