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tivoliman 05-11-2014 09:01 PM

Exhaust clamp - creative approach
 
R107 (1986 560SL)
Looking for a creative approach to suspending the end exhaust.

Seems the exhaust system is intact, but slightly miss aligned. When I use teh rubber hangers at the very end, they break.

Currently I'm using hose clamps, but am expecting they will break.

Do you have a suggestion for holding the end of the exhaust, under the bumper, to replace the hose clamps (3 inch clamp one side, 4 inch clamp the other side)

Thanks for your suggestions.

97 SL320 05-11-2014 09:36 PM

SS screw clamps will work, I've used them on various cars to mount hangers.

Some factory rubber hangers have a small roller chain embedded in the rubber to prevent failure.

Ferdman 05-12-2014 08:06 AM

tivoliman, probably best to realign the exhaust system so the standard rubber donuts function as designed. Aftermarket donuts are likely not as durable as those from a MB dealer. It seems that either your car was involved in a slight accident, or a tech performed a sloppy installation of replacement parts. The same size donut should fit on both sides of the exhaust system at a given location.


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