Date:         Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:05:27 -0700
Reply-To:     Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Bracket Arm (passenger side)
Comments: To: Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com>
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One thing I learned... consider the expansion of the muffler when mounting
it to the bracket.   I use SS hose clamps...but not too tight or they snap
when the muffler gets hot.

On Wed, Oct 17, 2018, 9:24 AM Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com> wrote:

> Simply make one ☝️
>
> On Wed, Oct 17, 2018 at 8:51 AM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi folks.
> >
> > No hits searching by subject so here goes.
> >
> > This is for a 1.6 NA diesel engine.
> >
> > Muffler bracket position aside, is the bracket (arm) between oil pan
> > and muffler bent to help make the bracket stiffer?
> >
> > Direct link to image showing the bends on that bracket:
> >
> > https://c1552172.ssl.cf0.rackcdn.com/742649_x800.jpg
> >
> > I'm obviously guessing as to whether or not bending a bracket or brace
> > would actually stiffen it but in the process of making that bracket
> > for my ABA gas engine swap, I over looked that detail and am wondering
> > if I need to a gusset to brace that bracket.
> >
> > Neil.
> >
> >
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