The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

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Originally Posted by Sockethead

You're having the same problem I'm having with the magnaflow exhaust, eh?
I'd like to find some Solid rubber blocks to take the place of those and see how they do...
It's a shame that magnaflow took a "close enough" approach on that exhaust system. All they had to do is bend enough for another 1/2" of clearance in that area and it would of been good. It's very annoying

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Yep, exactly.. I’m thinking about cutting two hockey pucks and threading longer studs into each end. Just not sure the pucks are tall enough.

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Originally Posted by 704sw

Yep, exactly.. I’m thinking about cutting two hockey pucks and threading longer studs into each end. Just not sure the pucks are tall enough.

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Now you're thinking like a Canadian. That car is slowly converting you.

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Originally Posted by Newjack

Did you replace the fuel filter when you replaced the pump?

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Thanks Rob. In looking back at my records and project tread, I don't see where I have done the filter in the last several years--too many cars... #facepalm. I guess I will start there.

Also pump was done 08-30-2014.

Let me know if you need help. This was something not enjoyable to do, and Justin might want some of that 93 octane

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Originally Posted by ELCID86

Thanks Rob. In looking back at my records and project tread, I don't see where I have done the filter in the last several years--too many cars... #facepalm. I guess I will start there.

Also pump was done 08-30-2014.

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Originally Posted by 704sw

Yep, exactly.. I’m thinking about cutting two hockey pucks and threading longer studs into each end. Just not sure the pucks are tall enough.

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I wonder if that rubber will be too solid, transferring NVH to the body...
Do you still have the exhaust bracket that bolts to the trans on there? i had to drill new holes in that bracket to get it to sit right...

I may take my car back to the place that welded on the X-pipe resonator and see what they can do...

You're saying that the tie rods might lead to a steering wheel that is normal in some parts of its rotation, but unusually heavy in other sections of its rotation?

Interesting, that's not something I thought to consider. Is there any easy at-home test to see if tie rods need replacement?

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Originally Posted by Sockethead

I wonder if that rubber will be too solid, transferring NVH to the body...
Do you still have the exhaust bracket that bolts to the trans on there? i had to drill new holes in that bracket to get it to sit right...

I may take my car back to the place that welded on the X-pipe resonator and see what they can do...

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Nope that bracket is long gone. The NVH cant be any worse than the metal on metal vibrations.

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Originally Posted by az3579

Now you're thinking like a Canadian. That car is slowly converting you.

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LOL!! nice one, BP... i was going to mention that too! :)

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Originally Posted by 704sw

Nope that bracket is long gone. The NVH cant be any worse than the metal on metal vibrations.

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You might want to put that bracket back on if you have it. It helps stabilize the exhaust when the engine/transmission move on their mounts. Some claim that it helps with NVH too. I put it back on because I have headers and wanted as much support for them as possible.

There are two threads on e46f about this exhaust with links to additional threads... I'll post the links when I get home tonight

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Originally Posted by Sockethead

You might want to put that bracket back on if you have it. It helps stabilize the exhaust when the engine/transmission move on their mounts. Some claim that it helps with NVH too. I put it back on because I have headers and wanted as much support for them as possible.

There are two threads on e46f about this exhaust with links to additional threads... I'll post the links when I get home tonight

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I look for a that bracket every time I go to a junkyard. I’ve yet to find one intact. Maybe I just need to suck it up and buy it new.