Thanks Don. Did you use 2 pucks per isolation "area"? (between each muffler/engine block bracket) Jim kindly supplied an image of what's required for the DV. I see the bonded rubber bits in the image and get what you mean. Appreciate the help! Neil. On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 12:52 PM, Don Hundt <dhundt@bendbroadband.com> wrote: > Neil, > Look for some small radiator mounts. little rubber pucks with a threaded > stud poking out either side. I had the same problem as you on my conversion, > made some brackets that approximated the diesel one, but with radiator > mounts sandwiched in the middle. Look at a stock diesel setup and you should > get a good idea of what is required > Don > ----- Original Message ----- From: "neil N" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 12:32 PM > Subject: Re: Help with exhaust bracket design? >> >> I'm now brainstorming on how to make the rubber isolating pieces. >> (they are $$ per piece new) >> >> I wonder if two pieces of rubber, each with fasteners embedded, could >> be bonded well enough to withstand the heat and vibrations. These >> would be placed between the brackets on the muffler and engine block. |
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