Login Register

rear muffler hanger rusted

Help, Advice, Owners' Discussion and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's stylish, distinctive P2 platform cars sold as model years 2001-2007 (North American market year designations).

2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
2004 - 2007 V70 R
Post Reply
AlanS
Posts: 648
Joined: 12 August 2006
Year and Model:
Location:
Been thanked: 2 times

rear muffler hanger rusted

Post by AlanS »

2006 xc70 Rear muffler hanger, the 'branch' that holds the rubber coupling broke/ rusted from the muffler. That is, the metal rod that is welded to the rear muffler has rusted away. What can I bolt on to the tailpipe to then reconnect to the body hanger?
Top
User avatar
MoVolvos
Posts: 5273
Joined: 15 January 2012
Year and Model: S&V70XC,S60,C30,XC90
Location: NC
Has thanked: 310 times
Been thanked: 524 times

Post by MoVolvos »

AlanS wrote: ↑08 Nov 2023, 11:12 2006 xc70 Rear muffler hanger, the 'branch' that holds the rubber coupling broke/ rusted from the muffler. That is, the metal rod that is welded to the rear muffler has rusted away. What can I bolt on to the tailpipe to then reconnect to the body hanger?
A photo will be needed so something could be created to improvise.

.
Blessings,

BKM


2008 C30 T5 2.0 M66
2007 S60 2.5T - New Project
2003 S80 T6 Transmission DIED
2000 S70 SE Base - New Project
1998 S70 T5 Prior
1989 240 Wagon Prior
Top
User avatar
chris11211
Posts: 197
Joined: 26 February 2019
Year and Model: 2006 s60 2.5T
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Has thanked: 7 times
Been thanked: 29 times

Post by chris11211 »

The link below might be what you're talking about. If so, then all you need to do is to lift the rear, get an adjustable channel lock pliers and silicone lubricant spray and you should be good to go in under 10 minutes.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo- ... t-30681626
Top
cn90
Posts: 8260
Joined: 31 March 2010
Year and Model: 2004 V70 2.5T
Location: Omaha NE
Has thanked: 4 times
Been thanked: 472 times

Post by cn90 »

- The FCPEuro link posted above is for the pipe in the middle.

- For the muffler itself, use a rebar (muffler shop has it)
and weld it to the body of the muffler. The other end goes
to the rubber hanger. I will take a photo and post it later...
2004 V70 2.5T 100K+
2005 XC90 2.5T 110K+
Top
User avatar
abscate
MVS Moderator
Posts: 35299
Joined: 17 February 2013
Year and Model: 99: V70s S70s,05 V70
Location: Port Jefferson Long Island NY
Has thanked: 1505 times
Been thanked: 3818 times

Post by abscate »

cn90 wrote: ↑09 Nov 2023, 08:35 - The FCPEuro link posted above is for the pipe in the middle.

- For the muffler itself, use a rebar (muffler shop has it)
and weld it to the body of the muffler. The other end goes
to the rubber hanger. I will take a photo and post it later...
I put the end pipe one on Catherine the 2005 a couple years ago, from FCP
Empty Nester
A Captain in a Sea of Estrogen
1999-V70-T5M56 2005-V70-M56 1999-S70 VW T4 XC90-in-Red
Link to Maintenance record thread
Top
cn90
Posts: 8260
Joined: 31 March 2010
Year and Model: 2004 V70 2.5T
Location: Omaha NE
Has thanked: 4 times
Been thanked: 472 times

Post by cn90 »

My 2007 S60..The tailpiece fix (on page 3 of the thread in the link below) just failed in one year.
viewtopic.php?p=636464

My 2006 S60...the previous owner had the local muffler shop did this repair using a rebar
as shown. In a way, this is a clever fix, I like it...

If you have a shop do it this way, make sure they support the weight of the muffler using a jack
or something before welding the rod in...
---
Image
2004 V70 2.5T 100K+
2005 XC90 2.5T 110K+
Top
User avatar
br0dy519
Posts: 748
Joined: 17 December 2019
Year and Model: 2004 XC70
Location: Windsor, ON
Has thanked: 126 times
Been thanked: 116 times

Post by br0dy519 »

Guys.. buy the bracket for $10 and be done with it … did it on both of my cars.


https://www.ipdusa.com/products/22096/R ... t-25432665
04s60 2.4
04xc70 2.5t
prwood wrote:I wish I had a permanent car repair area that was covered, had a level surface, lighting and fans, a workbench, and tool cabinets. You know,like a garage. Much of my time during the job is spent hauling things up and down the stairs to the basement or in and out of the storage shed, or running back downstairs when I realize I need something else,or taking a break from standing out in the sun,or using flashlights or work lamps when it gets dark.
Top
cn90
Posts: 8260
Joined: 31 March 2010
Year and Model: 2004 V70 2.5T
Location: Omaha NE
Has thanked: 4 times
Been thanked: 472 times

Post by cn90 »

The bracket only works if the tail piece is still attached.
Even so, it is a bad place as it puts a strain on the welding spot. Bad factory design.

The photo I showed you above (done by the previous owner) should have been the factory design from day 1!
2004 V70 2.5T 100K+
2005 XC90 2.5T 110K+
Top
Post Reply
  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post

Return to “S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07”