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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: ///m42 sport on October 05, 2008, 05:32:57 PM

Title: why is my exhaust so low?
Post by: ///m42 sport on October 05, 2008, 05:32:57 PM

(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/m42sport/IMG_1383.jpg)
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Its been like this ever since I bought the car 7yrs ago.  Looks like its just hanging low in the middle.  Could it just be old?

Title: why is my exhaust so low?
Post by: KenC on October 05, 2008, 08:55:25 PM

Is your tranny exhaust support connected?

Title: why is my exhaust so low?
Post by: ponchiz318 on October 05, 2008, 09:30:40 PM

I have the same problem. But mine includes a leaking catalytic converter and a hole in the muffler. Sounds ricey indeed. But I'm thinking it's missing some sort of strap to keep it up. I will take a closer look once I put my motor mounts in. Exhaust will also be replaced with a junkyard exhaust from dead e36 318 vert...... like mine.

Title: why is my exhaust so low?
Post by: ///m42 sport on October 05, 2008, 10:54:22 PM

Quote from: KenCopperwheat;57934

Is your tranny exhaust support connected?

not sure what this looks like.  But probably not.  I was shaking the exhaust from the tailpipe and the whole system was shaking up the the downpipes.  Anyone have pics of the support?

Title: why is my exhaust so low?
Post by: txleadfoot on November 13, 2008, 10:33:53 AM

Basically, you need parts #4-14.  I'm sure a salvage bracket would only be a few bucks.
(http://static.bmwfans.info/images/epc/MjY1Ml9w.png) (http://bmwfans.info/original/E30/Cab/318i-M42/USA/L/M/1991/07/mg-18/ill-18_0161/)

You should also replace the pipe and muffler hangers (3 in all), #7, #12 (2).
(http://static.bmwfans.info/images/epc/MjY1NF9w.png) (http://bmwfans.info/original/E30/Cab/318i-M42/USA/L/M/1991/07/mg-18/ill-18_0165/)