Sunday, January 15, 2012

E36 M3 Muffler Hanger Carnage

Before I went to the smog station, I figured I should put my muffler back on. Here is what 150k miles of OE Exhaust hanger looks like.

Exhaust Hanger #1.


And, exhaust hanger #2.


So only God know's how long they've been like that just waiting to let go unassumingly on the track one day. Oh right, that's what happened. Here is the metal insert bolted to the bracket. I lost the other bracket on the track.  : /


Call me a skeptic but I'm not sure this "flimsy rubber bracing metal sleeve,"is the best design . I ordered all new parts from either thebmwpartstore or AutohausAZ.


Installing it was about 10 times harder than taking it off. There is only (1) inner and (1) outer gasket. I hadn't been down there to notice they were still on so I ordered new ones, and 2 too many at that. I guess the good news is the car passed smog, but look forward to a custom single pipe race exhaust coming up. :D

3 comments:

Tyler Longmire said...

I spent my rainy sunday reading every single post. Love the progress and everything you've done to your car! Thanks for sharing everything.

Pink said...

Wow, thanks! Good to know. I have a lot more to update, but didn't know anyone read it! I'll post some new stuff.

Unknown said...

i know this is an old thread but i figured id give thanks where its deserved. the exact same thing happened to my m3 vert while i was driving um spiritedly on the highway and i replaced the same parts you did with the same pieces you used. thanks !

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