Oh no. I won't give up. It drives really nice now except for a couple
of *minor* details

(like it needs another engine mount..... I can feel a bit of movement
in the gas pedal. i.e. when driving in 1st..... Conveniently there
could be a way to use the Jetta bracket/mount at pulley end of engine.
Just need to make a bracket between the rubber mount on it and the DV
mount holes on frame....)

And yes. Soon with the 30/50!

Thanks,

Neil.

2008/8/14 Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com>:
> Neil
>
> I was not able to look at the pics for some reason.. I'm getting "Problem
> loading page".  It seems the server is taking too long to respond.
>
> But, I see that Jim chimed in with his observations and that you have some
> ideas.  :-)
>
> Don't give up!  (and don't forget the 30-50 challenge while you're at it)
>
> Chris S.
>
>
>
> 2008/8/13 neil N <musomuso@gmail.com>
>>
>> Hi Chris.
>>
>> Yes there is a flex joint installed (albeit a shorter one):
>>
>>
>> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ExhaustBushin.jpg/ExhaustBushin-full;init:.jpg
>>
>> I suspect it was due to heat/vibration affecting the 90* cold rolled
>> pipe I "persuaded" to fit. i.e. I annealed it prior to working it, but
>> maybe "cherry" red wasn't hot enough. (working with "brazing" propane
>> fuel). Plus I didn't re-anneal it after working it.
>>
>> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/Pipes2.jpg/Pipes2-full;init:.jpg
>>
>> And FWIW, I made two braces and installed them between the muffler and
>> engine:
>>
>>
>> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ExhaustSupports.jpg/ExhaustSupports-full;init:.jpg
>>
>> Do you think this all kept the vibrations down to an acceptably low level?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Neil.
>>
>> 2008/8/13 Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com>:
>> > Neil,
>> >
>> > maybe this is from vibrations?  Do you have a flex joint installed in
>> > your
>> > exhaust system?
>> >
>> > http://www.artsautomotive.com/WeldInFlexJoint.jpg
>> >
>> > Chris.
>