1st Gen JCW Most liked posts in thread: Exhaust failure.

  1. Rally

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    #8 Rally, Jan 17, 2010
    Did you remember to lube your muffler bearings at the regular service intervals?

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  2. Dr Obnxs

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    #2 Dr Obnxs, Oct 20, 2009
    sounds like both

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  3. Steve

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    #3 Steve, Oct 21, 2009
    Wonder if it's the resonator again...curious to see the verdict. Did it sound the same when it went this time as it did the first time?
     
  4. Norm03s

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    #4 Norm03s, Oct 21, 2009
    Non JCW but, my buddy's OEM 04 header let go.
    The round thing just above the two header parts is the pre CAT element.
     

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  5. Dr Obnxs

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    #5 Dr Obnxs, Oct 21, 2009
    By the time Jnky's JCW is that old...

    he may have gone through what, 15 exhaust systems? :eek6:

    Matt
     
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    #6 goaljnky, Oct 21, 2009
    Something like that. At least according to the dealer I get a reset for 2 years and unlimited miles on all parts replaced by them, so hopefully it goes in the next 2 years.
     
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    #7 wugmini, Jan 17, 2010
    I have a JCW resonator I'd let go of for a few $$$.
     
  8. lotsie

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    #9 lotsie, Jan 17, 2010
    I don't feel so bad, my justa's looked like this at 100k miles when I installed the Megan.
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    Notice the wire that held it on for a the month before I swapped it out. The hangers had rotted off.
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    The resonator seemed OK, but the muffler was pealing apart like an onion.
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    Mark
     
  9. BThayer23

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    #10 BThayer23, Jan 17, 2010
    My '06 MCS with 86k wasn't bad at all. Plenty of life left, no rust on the cans. Sorry, no pics. It's in three pieces in the dumpster now.
     
  10. Onramp

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    #11 Onramp, Jan 17, 2010
    I don't remember the mileage but my JCW exhaust broke at a weld. Dealer wouldn't weld it, nor would he let me get it fixed while I waited for them to get the parts. Pricey stuff, but not on my nickel...
     
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    #12 putterfarm, Jan 18, 2010
    Rally you're a sick duck :cornut: