UPDATE....
Today while going over a speed bump...3rd of 4 donuts broke and dropped the muffler to the ground. Luckily there was a small parking lot nearby and I pulled in. The guy behind me (on a motorcycle) stopped to see if he could help, gave me some giant twist ties, and complimented me on my ride. I was late for an appointment, so my gal came and got me.
I went back several hours later, more equipped to do a quick fix on the spot....to find that the nice guy had done it for me! He got some wire from an iron working shop nearby and strung it up for me...according to the woman working in the thrift store at the lot where I stashed my car.
Kind and generous people are out there...just like this list reminds me every day :)
Soooooo.... I just ordered p/n 107 492 00 44 from AutoHausAZ at under $4 a pop, and under $5 shipping (UPS Innovations....UPS delivers it to USPS who takes it to your mailbox...about same time as UPS ground, way cheaper). I ordered 4 so grand total is under $21.
I'll keep you posted on whether I keep my sanity during install ;)
Caitlin
83 300SD
in Santa Fe, NM
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, BStromsoe <bstromsoe@...> wrote:
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> Nate will reply with the p/n - you can go to autohausAZ and see pics. Search for muffler hangers or such. I have used coat hanger sections for emergencies. And, I carry a couple in my car "just in case" having dropped my muffler once upon a time on a Palm Springs speed bump. I give the cheap rubber donuts 1-2 years. Maybe today will be my change out day. ps-last time I ordered the good ones from autohaus, they were back ordered. They are just rubberized with a bicycle chain embedded, and a PIA to get on. Use soapy water, good screwdriver, and be patient.
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> brian from laverne, ca
> Mary (195K)Â Martha (280K)
> 1983 w123 300d's
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> ________________________________
> From: CaitlinDean <tinymachine@...>
> To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, September 4, 2012 7:24 AM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Exhaust Hangers...seeking the RIGHT ones
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> Hey all, yesterday I noticed that my 2 rubber exhaust donuts were both broken...having been replaced last November. So clearly I got the cheapies. Anyone know the p/n on the GOOD ones, or who has good deals on them etc etc?
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> And...is it usual for the cheap ones to not even last a year? I don't drive often...but it's a hot dry climate out here...and the place I go to do sweat lodge is on a bumpy dirt road. Just curious.
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> Thanks!
> Caitlin in Santa Fe
> 83 300SD
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