Catastrophic downpipe failure, again.

[sad_rocc at yahoo.com (Dan Smith)]

Agreed. I think I have a used 2-1 DP that is in decent shape if you're interested. Came off an 84 8v so I'm not sure if it will work for you though.
 
Dan

David Utley <fahrvegnugen@cox.net> wrote:

> 
> From: Nate Mellom 
> Date: 2004/08/08 Sun PM 10:50:10 EDT
> To: Scirocco list 
> Subject: Catastrophic downpipe failure, again.
> 
> 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

Methinks your motor mounts are bad, or weak...

Cheers,
David


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