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08-13-2015, 06:16 AM | #1 |
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Broken Muffler Hanger - Common?
I searched but didn't find anything on this...
During my inspection this weekend while doing an oil change, I found the front mount of the muffler broken on my 3.0si coupe. The tubing that is welded to the side lip of the muffler snapped in half and the smaller bar that welds to the front lip of the muffler broke the weld (assuming it was over-stressed). It can easily be repaired, but I was wondering if it is a common problem with the 3.0si exhaust. Any replies are appreciated. Thanks.
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08-13-2015, 06:34 AM | #2 |
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Strange.....
I don't recall hearing about this issue with any of the Z models. Is it possible that you hit something?
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I haven't had any such issue with my 3.0si (knock on wood). And I have to say, my city has some of THE MOST gawdawful potholed / rough / poorly patched and frost-heaved streets in North America.
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Anyway, its an easy and inexpensive repair once I get the pipe off.
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08-18-2015, 04:39 AM | #5 |
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Alright. Success. Got the exhaust out, had it welded, and I'm back in shape.
Cost me 2 six packs. So what happened was the forward hanger on the muffler broke the weld on one of the tubes, which then stressed the other tube and caused it to snap in half. The fix was I took a 1/4 stainless steel screw, cut the head off, jammed it it to the broken part of the hanger tubing, and took it to a custom exhaust place to have it welded up.
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