I own a 1999 406, 2 litre petrol, automatic Executive model.
The strap that is wound around the rear silencer box has corroded away on one side leaving the exhaust pipe in danger of falling onto the road. I have obtained some copper earthing wire and wrapped it around the box and attached it to the hooks that go into the rubber mounts so at least it should prevent that from happening..
The strap is spot welded to the rear box so although the box is perfectly gas tight, I would need to get a new assembly for a fitted cost of £191 at my friendly Peugeot dealer! The cheap exhaust fitters in the area can't supply this box as it is less than five years old and their suppliers don't make them yet. Needless to say I have looked for another solution and a village garage are prepared to fabricate a strap and fit it at a cost of about £45, a couple of hours work.
Has anyone else had this problem and found a reasonably cheap solution?
Robin Bendall