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exhaust
Posted: 29 Apr 2008, 22:21
by simony
had new silencer delivered today from jk for 1.9 watercooled df couldnt believe how heavy it is ; am i right in believin that the weight is just supported on the other pipes no bracket etc !
many thanks simon
Posted: 29 Apr 2008, 22:29
by Ian Hulley
Which is why the late system has the support cradle, brackets and things. The VW accountants didn't just let em change stuff for the fun of it you know .
Ian.
Posted: 29 Apr 2008, 22:47
by simony
thanks ian so it would be worth me manufacturing somethig to take some of the weight ?
Posted: 30 Apr 2008, 16:36
by kevtherev
you could but I doubt it would make any difference to longevity
Posted: 30 Apr 2008, 16:39
by toomanytoys
Early system???
they did have support brackets when new, but get junked over the years.. the y run back from the lower bolts to the mounts on the sump..
Posted: 30 Apr 2008, 16:42
by Pepperami
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