Hello all - yes, I am new to this board. I have a 1995 J30 w/ 98K. I love this car as all of you love yours - however, I am only slightly mechanically knowledgable. Had the car looked at to evaluate a new "rattle" from the exhaust system. Was told I have a small (maybe dime sized or less) hole in the "inner-pipe" inside the main pipe that is in the exhaust system. When they called the dealer for a price on parts - they were told that this is a "dealer item" only and that I'd have to take it there.
1. What is the "inner-pipe" actually called?2. Should I just look at replacing the whole "Y" pipe unit - muffler apparently is fine for now?3. There used to be a dealer in Chicago from the last Yahoo board I was on - that gave 25% discounts on all parts - can only remember a user name of ChevlTom or something similar? Does anyone have a contact for this person or is there another dealer that I can order parts at a discount from?? 4. Any and all help is appreciated!! Thanks!!KiraHappy J30
Exhaust Pipe ? for J30
Your rattle maybe being caused by the heat shields that are installed over various parts of the exhaust. This is a very common problem with the J30. Some people completely remove them and others secure (or resecure) them with clamps etc. It's a very easy fix if this is, in fact, what's causing the irratating tinny buzz. I have never heard of holes in the inner pipe mentioned in the thousands of posts I've read. The J's stainless steel exhaust system seems to be bullet proof.
Good point Vimy !
All the heat shields on my J30 have either fallen off or been removed by choice because they were about to rust through and fall off. Whenver I heard an underbody rattle, I knew it was time to grab the pliers, crawl underneath and start yanking off a hanging shield.
So long as I don't park over top of a pile of dry leaves after a long drive, I assume not having the heat shields is no big deal.
All the heat shields on my J30 have either fallen off or been removed by choice because they were about to rust through and fall off. Whenver I heard an underbody rattle, I knew it was time to grab the pliers, crawl underneath and start yanking off a hanging shield.
So long as I don't park over top of a pile of dry leaves after a long drive, I assume not having the heat shields is no big deal.
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Mayhem_J30
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While the J will run just fine without the heat shields, I'm more of a mind to keep all the original parts that I can. If you can get the car up on a lift or stands, hit the exhaust pipe with a hammer and you should be able to hear where the rattle is coming from. Making some deft cuts on the shield(s) with a hacksaw which would allow the installation of a simple hose clamp around the affected area will stop the buzz and then you can still park over dead leaves. I would also tend to think that the heatshields would also stop some heat transfer into the passenger area of the car. As we J owners all know, the J30 can get really hot for some reason. A/C is a must in this car.pitaq wrote:Good point Vimy !
All the heat shields on my J30 have either fallen off or been removed by choice because they were about to rust through and fall off. Whenver I heard an underbody rattle, I knew it was time to grab the pliers, crawl underneath and start yanking off a hanging shield.
So long as I don't park over top of a pile of dry leaves after a long drive, I assume not having the heat shields is no big deal.
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GreyStreet
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Hey all, I am in desperate need of an new exhaust system for my J30...due to a leak from the harsh New England climate here. Does anyone have one they would like to sell or know what the best way to purchase one is...I have looked everywhere and cannot find one; except from a very overpriced local dealer.
Any help is greatly appriciated.
Thanks,
Tom.
Any help is greatly appriciated.
Thanks,
Tom.
