muffler hanger post snapped off

///Motown · 06-04-2016, 06:21 PM

i have searched and can't seem to find this as a common problem, or problem at all...

i was out driving today and a guy pulls up and says my exhaust is bouncing up and down. so I check it when I get home and find that the hanger posts on the back of the muffler are completely snapped off. it looks like it was welded in three spots (see below) in the stock photo (not mine). not sure when this happened but I'm pretty sure it was like this when i bought it. I always thought the exhaust tips looked a little low. the side hangers are keeping it in place, but I'm sure they are wearing out faster not too mention other damage that may be happening.

think this can just be welded back on?

Dave07997S · 06-04-2016, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Motown

i have searched and can't seem to find this as a common problem, or problem at all...

i was out driving today and a guy pulls up and says my exhaust is bouncing up and down. so I check it when I get home and find that the hanger posts on the back of the muffler are completely snapped off. it looks like it was welded in three spots (see below) in the stock photo (not mine). not sure when this happened but I'm pretty sure it was like this when i bought it. I always thought the exhaust tips looked a little low. the side hangers are keeping it in place, but I'm sure they are wearing out faster not too mention other damage that may be happening.

think this can just be welded back on?

It can be welded back on...just take it to a reputable muffler shop. No more than $50.00.

Dave

///Motown · 06-04-2016, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave07997S

It can be welded back on...just take it to a reputable muffler shop. No more than $50.00.

Dave

thanks Dave,

i just spoke with my mechanic friend and he thought the same.

is this a common problem?

roastbeef · 06-04-2016, 07:53 PM

i don't think its a common problem there are four other sturdy hangers for that rear section, so yes, you can drive around. but, i would get it fixed.

///Motown · 06-04-2016, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

i don't think its a common problem there are four other sturdy hangers for that rear section, so yes, you can drive around. but, i would get it fixed.

Yeah getting it fixed this week. Mad I didn't discover it earlier

TWiTCHY · 06-04-2016, 09:18 PM

There was another guy here that was asking the same question. He got it welded back on and everything seemed fine afterwards.

///Motown · 06-04-2016, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TWiTCHY

There was another guy here that was asking the same question. He got it welded back on and everything seemed fine afterwards.

Ok cool. Good to know

redpriest · 06-05-2016, 01:45 PM

When I had the muffler removed when I mounted my Akrapovic exhaust, I had this issue, so you aren't the only one.

monterey · 06-06-2016, 11:07 PM

I seen aftermarket exhaust snap there also.

RjR · 06-07-2016, 12:07 AM

Yep, same here. I just welded it back on.

///Motown · 06-08-2016, 05:31 PM

quick update:
my mechanic put the car on the lift, supported the muffler and welded the hanger post back on. was there for about 10 minutes total

thanks everyone for your responses!

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roastbeef Lieutenant General 11592 Rep 12,736 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	i don't think its a common problem there are four other sturdy hangers for that rear section, so yes, you can drive around. but, i would get it fixed. __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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TWiTCHY Colonel 379 Rep 2,526 Posts Drives: '13 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (6)	There was another guy here that was asking the same question. He got it welded back on and everything seemed fine afterwards.
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monterey Major 340 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	I seen aftermarket exhaust snap there also.
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RjR Private 23 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	Yep, same here. I just welded it back on.
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///Motown Second Lieutenant 61 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Metro Detroit iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Ducati Monster ... [0.00] 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	quick update: my mechanic put the car on the lift, supported the muffler and welded the hanger post back on. was there for about 10 minutes total thanks everyone for your responses!
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