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Exhaust knock on cross member
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 11:05 pm
by simplysimon
Hi, I have just fitted a two section stainless steel exhaust, which I bought about 4 years ago, I will finish the car one day,
and it bangs against the cross member of my two door 1964 saloon. I did think of lowering the hangers, but thought I would ask if anyone has had a similar problem and maybe a solution.
Thanks
Re: Exhaust knock on cross member
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 11:06 pm
by bmcecosse
It should clear ok - good couple of inches I think. Are the engine mounts ok ?
Re: Exhaust knock on cross member
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 11:40 pm
by simplysimon
Everything is new, but I do remember, not long after buying the exhaust one of the minor magazines had mentioned that as the exhuast did not have a flattened part as the one piece original it may require some alteration but I am not sure if I want to attack it with a hammer.
Re: Exhaust knock on cross member
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 11:55 pm
by bmcecosse
Flattened part ??? Just slacken the clamp at the manifold - and fit slightly longer hangers - then retighten it all. It should be fine.
Re: Exhaust knock on cross member
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 7:13 pm
by hotrodder13
mine hits hit but thats the way it was made,

Re: Exhaust knock on cross member
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 9:20 pm
by Peetee
The large bore Falcon stainless system I had hit the cross member too. The front section was too long so the silencer was too far back.
Re: Exhaust knock on cross member
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 9:22 pm
by simplysimon
Looks like I will have to put up with it
Re: Exhaust knock on cross member
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 10:44 pm
by RobMoore
You should be able to lower it slightly at the rear and midway along the underside.
Re: Exhaust knock on cross member
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 1:54 pm
by Kevin
If you really cant get the clearance required at least put some exhaust wrap around the affected area as this will help reduce the knocking, or possibly take it to your local workshop or exhaust centre and see if they can adjust it for you.