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Exhaust Straps - different lengths?
Just a simple question.
I am replacing my standard rear silencer/muffler for a stainless one. I am refitting it and I've noticed one of the staps is longer then the other - is this right? I can't seem to get the longer of the two to be tight fit round the exhaust? Have I got them the wrong way round? Are they meant to be like this? Thanks in advance. Richard
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I"ll be going home home tonight and let you know which one is which but yes one is longer than the other.
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Thank you, I guess I should have checked before I took it off really.
I could just try and swap them over now I know they are meant to be different lengths. Thanks RIchard
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Yes, for the '84-89 Carrera the muffler straps are different lengths. The right side one is longer.
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thanks for the confirmation chris. I was thinking of my '73
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Thank you for your help.
I'll bear that in mind. Any ideas as to why one is longer then the other? I hadn't noticed the rear box to be wider at any one point? Any thoughts? RIchard
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Assuming the rest of your exhaust is stock, there is an air control/heater tube that connects the exchangers at the rear on a Carrera, unlike previous factory exhausts. The reason for the different factory strap lengths is that one strap loops over this tube, requiring a slightly longer strap, and the other does not. Good luck, Tim |
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That makes sense - I haven't got round to fitting that piece yet but not that you mention it I can picture how it fits.
Many Thanks RIchard
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