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When I first bought my SE it did not have any squeaks, rattles, or other noises. Well, over time it has developed a few. The most annoying, without a doubt, is the horrendous squeak that comes from the rear of the vehicle when it gets hot.

I am pretty sure its the god forsaken exhaust hangers. But want to be sure before I find a way to replace them. It only does it after about 30-40 minutes of driving.

IF it is my exhaust hangers...is there a EASY way to fix em?

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jrs10

Get it nice and hot so the squeak happens... get down on the ground and start rattling stuff... find out EXACTLY where it is coming from.

If it is a hanger, then you have to find out why its squeaking... is it a busted weld? do you have rubber hangers that have collapsed? Once you have that info, we might be able to give you a better idea of how complex the fix will be.

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Ok Thanks for the advice

LongDuck

Squeaking exhaust system is usually due to a high-temp metal bushing between the mid-pipe and muffler when the bolts get loose or rusty. This high-temp ring is in there to help seal the exhaust gases as they exit the mid-pipe. To fix this, you may only need to get under there with 2x14mm socket wrenches (or 2x14mm box-ends) and tighten that connection up a bit.

While you're under there, look at the rubber hangers, which are just a 'figure-8' rubber piece with metal inserts in each end. These usually crack at the middle section and the rubber then drops freely, allowing the exhaust system to move around a lot more than it's designed to. Any muffler shop will be able to replace these for you for a minimal fee, or your local parts house should sell them for about $5 each. The time to replace them might be a consideration, though, since the muffler has 2, the mid-pipe has 1 at the rear axle, and the the cat has one at it's exit that attaches to the tranny crossmember.

Have a look and let us know what you find,