320DA Exhaust Flaps

May 19, 2007
60
Atlanta, GA
Boat Info
2003 360 Sundancer
Engines
8.1 Mercruiser's
Hello all -

I have a 2005 320DA. As many of you know, my exhaust outlets have "flaps" on them. I noticed a few weekends ago that I was not only missing the flap on the port side; but the entire insert was gone.

I talked to my local SR dealer... he wasn't surprised; as he proceeded to inform me that the entire inserts were only held in by 3M double sided adhesive tape. Ahhh - Good grief; I stated.

Anyway - I ordered a replacement set - the stainless steel type that you see on the 07 models. They came in last week... so my question:

Should I use 3M Adhesive to install my new "flaps" - or does anyone have suggestions on something better to use?

You'd think SR would have a better solution than double-adhesive tape for an item that is exposed to heat, water, etc. It's almost like the "flappers" were an after thought....

Thanks to you all!
-Ryan
 

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