Date:         Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:04:53 -0800
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Alternative Part & Design to Bosal Diesel Exhaust Hanger? (15* I4
              Jetta engine)
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Hi all.

Out of 3 sources locally, the Bosal DV hangers seem to be NLA. I see that
Rockauto and Vancafe has them, but figured redoing my brackets to use a
common hanger would help when on the road. Might help the next guy too.

Not trying to outsmart the original VW design, just come up with a suitable
commonly available part.

Image of Bosal DV hanger: *http://tinyurl.com/4els94o*
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*There's more room on my engine install than the stock DV. Online, these
FLAPS type hangers seem most common.*
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*Thought to cantilever a rod from mount plate on engine to this hanger:*
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*http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/norm/wlk-35460_m.jpg  to
a bracket(s) on muffler*
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Would the bar simply break over time? (engine vibrations, muffler weight)

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*Or.... bolt this strap type 90* to same mount plate*
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*http://yourautoworld.com/images/JeepParts/exhaust-hanger.jpg*
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*turn end 90*, hang muffler from that. But, they seem to have less rubber.
Would this type allow too much vibration from engine to transmit to exhaust?
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*I'd love to use the Bosal type but figure that along with other Vanagon
parts, they may be harder to find in the future and it's just one less part
I have to wait for when ordering.*
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*Neil.*
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Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"

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