Catastrophic downpipe failure, again.

[tberk at sbcglobal.net (T Berk)]

Nate Mellom wrote:

> As some may remember, back in May I was having problems with my dual 
> downpipe on my '81.  It sprung a leak, then more leaks, and finally both 
> pipes busted off the manifold flange, clean off.  I got a replacement 
> from a local VW shop, and it looked like it was in good shape.  Not new, 
> but usable.  Over the last 2 weeks, I've developed another exhaust leak, 
> and on Friday the same thing happened, the pipes busted off the flange. 
> What gives?  Is this a common failure?  I'm running a pretty stock 
> system, 4-2-1 mani, 2-1 DP, stock flex pipe, stock cat, TT cat-back 
> that's been on for almost 2 years.   Now all of a sudden 2 busted down 
> pipes in 4 months?  Bad luck, or is there something I should look for?
> Thanks,
> Nate
> 
> 


Nate,

Do you have the bracket installed between the turn of the downpipe and 
the short block?

I'm thinking your motor is rocking too much, bad rear mount most likely.


TBerk