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>i'm not sure about the Syncros, but on the non-syncros, there are some
>hanging straps, that help hold the exhaust pipes up (to the heads). if
>those straps rust through, there's a lot of weight hanging just on the
>manifold studs.

YOU hit it right on the head!  I just checked out the underside and there
is a clamp/hanger broken off.  I missed it because it is partially hidden
by the steel brace that runs the length of  Syncros.  I wish I could go
back in time and replace that 5$ part vs. my present situation