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Old 08-26-2003, 10:11 AM
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Default So my exhaust (stock) squeaks when I go over bumps, but it doesn't "present itself" to the dealer...

so I want to try to fix this myself. If I move the tips by had (like when polishing them), I can hear a squeak coming from somewhere underneath. This noise is very audible over bumpy roads, so I want to fix it. Has anyone had this prob? Is something loose or do I need to lube something?

I don't have a lift, so it's not very easy for me to get under there and see what's goin on. Maybe this is the excuse I need to get a new exhaust.
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Default It's probably the rubber exhuast hangers.

I don't know if anything can be donw about it.
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there's a newer lubricant that doesn't deteriorate rubber...i can't remember the name.
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Default Will a silicone spray lube be safe for this?

<center><img src="http://www.chaseproducts.com/products/champion/bench/images/ch_silicone_lube_multi.gif"></center><p>Something like this?
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that's what i've used in the past. The new stuff is supposed to be better?
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also check the e-brake cable where it goes thorugh the rubber grommets.
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Default Re: So my exhaust (stock) squeaks when I go over bumps, but it doesn't "present itself" to the deale

I had this on my 98 A4. Check the rearmost hanger - mine was corroded right off the exhaust pipe. But it was hard to notice since the actual rubber hanger was keeping it in place. I just removed it to no ill effect.
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