$880 to replace exhaust hanger?

[jdusty4]

Forgot to post the name of this shop. Doing so now to help others avoid. Manhattan Auto Care at 275 Delancey Street in NYC

[kyleconstantine]

Damn you could have got a nice used welder for that price.

[Vincenze]

It can take hours to unscrew the rusted exhaust bolts that connect the exhaust and the middle section.

[e30austin]

It can take hours to unscrew the rusted exhaust bolts that connect the exhaust and the middle section.

this has nothing to do with the conversation.

[moatilliatta]

Without an actual Invoice arn't we all clueless.

[Vincenze]

this has nothing to do with the conversation.

Well, the topic's author wanted to change the 3 exhaust hangers.

The 2 original BMW hangers and the BMW rubber rings cost $293: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-assemble...18211707923kt/
The third hanger is $59: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/18211712511/
Parts total: $352 plus tax.

It's definitely easier to change the exhaust hangers when the exhaust is disconnected.
One of the hangers can be replaced easily. But the second one will need a lot of clearance, and possibly the heat shield removal.

[ForcedFirebird]

It's definitely easier to change the exhaust hangers when the exhaust is disconnected.
One of the hangers can be replaced easily. But the second one will need a lot of clearance, and possibly the heat shield removal.

After releasing the hangers, remove the two trans cross member nuts and let the engine tip back. The muffler will be two feet from the sub frame - plenty of room - I do it all the time at work (also when needing drive shaft access) since the exhaust nuts/bolts are often rusted to oblivion.