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RE: 5KCSTQ - Exhaust
Hosed clamped mine back together. The exhaust was ok, just the mounts were
trashed. Works great.
HTH,
Gary Lewis 199km 86 5Kcst 5sp 1.8 Bar
TransGlobal Financial (818) 384-7600
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> Help again --
>
> The exhaust seems to have come detached from it's rubber-thingies and is
> knocking around something fierce underneath. It looks like it's hanging
> pretty low -- but it doesn't 'feel' like it's gonna just fall off.
>
> There is a distinct growl coming from right under the driver's side floor
> -- and I can feel the system knocking around over bumps. The clamps that
> hold the rubber-thingies are pretty much rotted away -- and I think/hope
> that this is what's' causing the rumble.
>
> No holes, fumes, etc. -- not even enough rust to warrant this type of
> sound.
>
> I think it can be rigged -- thoughts? If I do need a new exhaust --
> should
> I invest in something like a Scorpion? Who makes the best exhaust -- and
> what brand will give me more hp relatively inexpensively?
>
> I'd much rather rig it if possible and wait till spring if I can (think
> so), but if it has to go -- I want to be prepared NOT to but one from the
> dealer --- and to never go to Midas.
>
> Thoughts? Suggestions?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Richard
> 5ksctq
> 85 4ksq
> 82 vw cabriolet
>
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