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exhaust issues S70 1998

posted by  herbertcat on  Tue Jul 26 17:47 CST 2016
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sooo...backing up in a snow covered parking lot, with banks of snow surrounding said lot, I hit an unseen high curb, thus tweaking the factory original exhaust...my local indy is willing to 'band-aid' for me, as often as I would like to spend money, but that'll end at some point...is factory replacement my best option? I pass inspection, so don't think cat is an issue, but some of the prices I saw on Tascas website were eye opening...this ain't no racer, so longevity and fitment are my main concerns...If I heard right, S70s came with stainless steel exhausts???...would OEM replacements be stainless as well...??

again, thanks to all Brickers!


Tom, who owes Klaus C. more than one beer....








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    exhaust issues S70 1998

    posted by  Herb Goltz on  Wed Jul 27 11:10 CST 2016
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    Avoid aftermarket-- they are good for about 3 years. I'm a believer in repairing the OEM exhaust rather than replacing-- nothing lasts like OEM stainless systems. Find a good old-school exhaust place (not a chain store) and have them weld in good quality exhaust piping for the repairs you need.

    I have found a local shop that sells used OEM/factory exhaust systems harvested from the boneyards around Toronto-- I just replaced a crappy aftermarket cat-back system with a pristine OEM for about $100 USD plus labor.

    Good luck!








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      exhaust issues S70 1998

      posted by  herbertcat on  Wed Jul 27 17:26 CST 2016
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      thanks to you both for your kind responses...trying to keep original as long as possible....


      Tom








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        exhaust issues S70 1998

        posted by  jwalker on  Thu Jul 28 06:46 CST 2016
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        Good plan. The stainless steel exhaust on my 95 855 is all original at 21 years old and 250k except for the tip and the rear hanger. Keep it going!

        In test driving V70's, I've noticed that the aftermarket exhausts on the S70/V70's don't sound anywhere near as good as OEM and apparently don't last anywhere near as long. In general, aftermarket exhausts usually don't last...







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          exhaust issues S70 1998

          posted by  Herb Goltz on  Thu Jul 28 07:49 CST 2016
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          The used OEM exhaust that I had installed was from a '95 850. Great condition, and it sounds better than the aftermarket junk I had on the car before, which was replaced 3 years to the day after I had it installed-- the muffler was still good, but all the pipes were shot...








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    exhaust issues S70 1998

    posted by  KlausC on  Wed Jul 27 10:23 CST 2016
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    It depends on what you 'tweaked'. Yes, the OE exhaust is stainless steel and usually lasts 200K or more. The resonator, if you have one, is part of the exhaust+muffler. Some cars came without resonator, but the muffler price is higher??

    If what you tweaked is the join between the muffler and the down pipe, I wouldn't weld it. Take it apart, fill the space with muffler cement and put it back together again.

    If what you tweaked was the end of the tail pipe, get it straightened out and put on a new tail pipe tip.

    If what you tweaked was the resonator, let your guy cut it out and weld in a new one - not OEM.

    You might want to look for a new hanger if it was damaged.
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    Keeping it running is better than buying new








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      exhaust issues S70 1998

      posted by  herbertcat on  Wed Jul 27 17:25 CST 2016
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      have factory hanger on back order from Tasca...'twas the connection between back of cat and mid-pipe that turned out to be the issue...exhaust tip hanger jury rigged for now, perhaps let in some sway with all that exhaust weight...going to order new tip for aesthetic purposes...local indy welded it quiet once more...







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