Flipping Back Box Rubber Ring!!

[neebover]

2nd time in 2 months the rubber ring holding my Milltek exhaust back box has snapped!! Before anyone says it, i don't go speeding over bumps etc.. bloody annoying though!!

[Greg_S]

is it because the exhaust is straining the mount?

[neebover]

is it because the exhaust is straining the mount?

No, had no problems for 12 months then 1 snaps, maybe my last one wasn't strong enough? Local garage fitted it.. will take it to Autovolks tomorrow.. surely they can't mess up this time by fitting me a new rubber!!

[Greg_S]

LOL, might be worth getting a chunkier one fitted.

[SteveH]

Powerflex make a variety of exhaust mounts, you may find they're better than the type you're using at the moment. If they are the same size/shape as the OE rubbers, you can get these with a chain built into them.

[neebover]

Powerflex make a variety of exhaust mounts, you may find they're better than the type you're using at the moment. If they are the same size/shape as the OE rubbers, you can get these with a chain built into them.

Hmmm, sounds like a good product with chain in middle!! Any contact info for me Steve please?

Cheers
Chris

[s2driveruk]

I'm following up on this will let you know how I get on...and post some pics once its sourced and fitted.

[iain1067]

Friend of mine who runs an URq uses merc rubber mountings reckons they are better, mind you somewhere in the back of mind don't some audi rubbers have a metal insert in them??

Iain

[dan_b]

Get some of the Powerflex reinforced jobbies. Or, put two standard ones on the same mount.

[Paulgo]

Pretty certain Audi do the re-inforced mountings with the chains - sure I have a couple spare somewhere from the cq20v but can I find them I had one snap on the back box a week or so back and had a helluva job getting a replacement on (one nearest drivers side). Altho an Audi mounting I think it was just a standard one and a bit on the small side! The other mounting is seriously stretched!! Ive got an original audi back box on too so will need to investigate why it doesnt sit better - but replacement mounts of the re-inforceed type are called for defo! I must be able to find the part no with a bit of diggin!

cheers

Paul

[aelred]

I am in the process of supplying to a forum member some of these rubbers with chain, I used them long time ago and they were very good but no strechting on fitment.
I have 9 more spare, but it will be wise to wait until they have been fitted by the member and I am sure he will follow up on this thread

[s2driveruk]

Well my back box is now being held pretty well regid by the chain re-inforced rubbers supplied by Aelred - they are excellent!

Take a fair bit of encouragement to locate but once they are on they are on. Seem to have lifted my exhaust up almost an inch and is butted up against the thimble shaped rubber buffers which poke thorugh the heat-shield over the back box.

Exhaust is centred and looks great, I cant push it far enough to clunk on the rear diff which was what was driving me mad in the first place so thats a right result

I'll post some pictures tomorrow as it was dark when I came back in

[neebover]

Not been on here for a while as been to World Cup and working alot!! Anyway, MOT last week, failed on emissions due to hole in exhaust caused by rubbing against driveshaft!! Once removed the wrong rubbers were on, this is now rectified but my nice Milltek now has been a welded patch on it and once this was done car passed no problems.. Full list of other jobs to follow! Tired now.. Cheers Guys..