JohnWilliams6437
Joined: 21 Jan 2003
Posts: 54
Location: Derbyshire, United Kingdom
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 Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 5:59 pm Post subject: Exhaust Systems |
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On my 3/4.5 the system is:
Downpipe from 4.5 manifold
4 bolt flange into silencer
ditto out to tail pipe.
The silencer is 'hanging on two circular clamps which hang from brackets off the chassis.
All in all very solid- which in a way is slightly worrying as 'modern' cars seem to suspend the systems on 'elastic'
I realize it will all flex with the chassis but?
Should i worry ?
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John Murch
Joined: 05 Jun 1976
Posts: 1567
Location: London, United Kingdom
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| Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 7:41 pm Post subject: |
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Mine is much the same, I used to think I should do something different, but it all seems to function ok
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Robert Craven
Joined: 09 Apr 2004
Posts: 554
Location: Swansea, United Kingdom
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| Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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| Mine too is much the same and it hasn't been a problem. but when I first got the car I was warned to be careful not to bang the exhaust on something solid when reversing because the rigidity of the system might crack the manifold. |
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Chris Card
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| Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 10:12 pm Post subject: |
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Following advice from Elmdown Engineering, I have a large semi compressed spring washer either side of the chassis mounting bolts and on the silencer clamps. Lock nuts ensure that nothing comes undone. This gives a bit of flexibility to the exhaust suspension.
Chris
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