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Axle-exhaust bump...Time to R&R exhaust... Starla, Volvo, ??? 200

posted by  J.R. on  Mon Nov 17 15:34 CST 2008
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Time to change out the exhaust system after the cat. 3 year old system done in by son backing car into a low log stuck in the ground. Bent pipes and muffler ends. Not pretty.

Preexisting issue was the under axle pipe resting against the axle. I would like to make that go away with this new install. Rear suspension: newer stock springs, Bilstein HD shocks and IPD Sway bar

Questions:
1. Any ideas on how best to address the axle-pipe clunking
2. Best longevity and fit of exhaust is who: Starle, Volvo dealer, etc?

And son will of course be under the car getting a hands on lesson on exhaust R&R.

Thanks!








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    Axle-exhaust bump...Time to R&R exhaust... Starla, Volvo, ??? 200

    posted by  Smitty on  Thu Nov 20 15:20 CST 2008
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    When I lived in the snow belt (New England), I had to replace the exhaust system on my 240s about every 4 years. I tried different brands, and none seemed noticeably better than the others. I bought from the dealership once, and the Volvo label was glued on over the Starla label! (Not to say that ALL OEM exhausts are Starlas; I'm sure Volvo shops around for suppliers.)
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      Axle-exhaust bump...Time to R&R exhaust... Starla, Volvo, ??? 200

      posted by  scorron on  Fri Nov 21 02:35 CST 2008
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      The main reason to buy an exhaust kit from Volvo, in my opinion, is that even though you spend a little more than an aftermarket kit (Starla ~ $120; Tasca Volvo ~ $130) the Volvo kit comes with a lifetime replacement warranty. Muffler rusts out? Go down to the dealer and, beause they no longer sell the pieces individually, they replace the whole kit!
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      '93 244: 'A' cam 4 deg. advanced, 25/22 sways, custom heim endlinks, poly bushings, and a lot more styling customization than I care to recount.








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    Axle-exhaust bump...Time to R&R exhaust... Starla, Volvo, ??? 200

    posted by  scorron on  Mon Nov 17 16:02 CST 2008
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    Tasca Volvo. OEM over-axle exhaust.
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      Axle-exhaust bump...Time to R&R exhaust... Starla, Volvo, ??? 200

      posted by  J.R. on  Tue Nov 18 00:38 CST 2008
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      I'll give Tasca Volvo a call today.

      Who makes the exhaust for the 200 series for Volvo these days? Bosal...Ansa..?








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        Axle-exhaust bump...Time to R&R exhaust... Starla, Volvo, ??? 200

        posted by  yama on  Tue Nov 18 01:15 CST 2008
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        I put the over the axle from Tasca in my sisters 240. Might be a NOS but quality and fit were excellant. Tasca list it for a little cheaper on EBAY.

        http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230267504201&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=

        Over the axle makes several repairs easier that would normally require removal of the rear exhaust.

        BTW: I need to pick one of those up for spare parts.







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