There is a center mount in the middle bottom of the engine,
at many people remove and don't put back, after an engine replacement.
I would guess your is missing!

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Tue, 11 Aug 1998, Leif Paulsen wrote:

> Two days ago, driving over a mountain pass, "Thor" suddenly sounded as if
> the whole exhaust system had fallen off.  I found to my dismay the Exhaust
> manifold on cylinders 1 &3 had completely sheered in two about 3" from
> where it bolts to the engine on the front passenger-side cylinder.  NO
> visual clues as to why it broke, the surface looks identical thoughout the
> whole system, but for some reason an internal weakness in this section
> failed.  Anyone ever had this?  I am afraid the next one might to the
> samething due to something that I am just not seeing!   Any clues would be
> appreciated.
>
> As a result I am looking to buy a used (possibly new aftermarket, if it
> exists) Manifold, Syncro keep in mind, that will last me a few thousand
> miles.  This is my daily driver and I am in dire straits.  Any help would
> be appreciated
> Leif Paulsen
>
> '86 Syncro GL "Thor"
> Take a Liking to a Viking
>