Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: gtait on May 10, 2022, 23:17:04

Title: Exhaust pipe and rear axle spacing
Post by: gtait on May 10, 2022, 23:17:04

I am installing a new exhaust system and have gotten to the trial fit stage. The system seams to fit well but I am concerned about the distance between the top of the exhaust pipes and the rear axle. I currently have just over a 1” gap.
I looked through a number of photo sites but did not see any where I could make out the distance.

Can anyone tell me if I have enough distance to allow the axle movement.

Gil

Title: Re: Exhaust pipe and rear axle spacing
Post by: Kevkeller on May 10, 2022, 23:47:30

I’m not sure what the distance should be because I’ve got my rear end apart but is the car up with the wheels hanging? or wheels in the normal position?

Title: Re: Exhaust pipe and rear axle spacing
Post by: gtait on May 11, 2022, 00:04:17

I never thought to jack up the car. Da

I currently have it on my four post lift on its wheels. I will try jacking it up.

Thanks
Gil

Title: Re: Exhaust pipe and rear axle spacing
Post by: Cees Klumper on May 11, 2022, 01:55:40

It's good the car is on its wheels; 1 inch sounds ok to me - just make sure to give the system a good wiggle when all together to make sure it doesn't touch the body of the car.