Parts for your 1991 Nissan Primera-Exhaust mount

1991 Nissan Primera exhaust-mount: what it is, why it matters, and how to look after it

Based on technical sources, an exhaust-mount absolutely is used on the 1991 Nissan Primera (P10). The Nissan factory service manual for the P10 (Exhaust System section) specifies multiple rubber hangers/mounts to suspend the pipework and silencers from the chassis. The Nissan FAST parts catalogue for P10 listings also shows “muffler hangers/exhaust mounting rubbers” at several points along the exhaust. Aftermarket fitment catalogues and workshop references (e.g., Haynes Nissan Primera 1990–1999) likewise list direct-replacement exhaust mounting rubbers for the 1991 model. So, exhaust-mount is relevant and fitted to this vehicle.

On a 1991 Primera, the exhaust-mounts are those rubber hangers that keep the exhaust sitting where it should be, isolating vibration so the cabin stays quiet and the system doesn’t knock on crossmembers or the rear beam. They’re simple, but they pull a lot of weight — literally. Over decades, heat, road grime, and a bit of coastal life here in Aus and NZ can harden or crack the rubber, letting the exhaust sag or rattle.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to check the hangers any time the car’s on a hoist for tyres, brakes, or an oil change. Look for perished rubber, splits, stretching, or the metal pins starting to chew into the mount. If there’s a dull thud over bumps, a buzz at idle, or the tailpipe’s sitting off-centre, odds are a mount’s on the way out.

Replacement is straightforward for a workshop and very doable at home with stands: support the exhaust, spritz the hangers with silicone spray, and slide them off the pegs. Fit like-for-like quality rubber mounts, replacing them in pairs (front-to-rear on the same section) helps keep alignment tidy. If the car wears a heavier aftermarket muffler, consider an uprated mount — just note that firmer polyurethane can sharpen up vibrations a touch compared with OEM-style rubber.

Handy tips specific to older P10s in local conditions:

• Inspect every service or 10,000–15,000 km, sooner if you hear knocks after cold starts or rough roads.
• Check the metal hangers for rust, a fresh mount won’t help if the peg’s half gone.
• After fitting, confirm tailpipe clearance to the bumper and beam — adjust before tightening any clamps further up the system.

Keep those little rubbers happy and the Primera’s exhaust will sit snug, quiet, and well clear of the body for many more kays.

Popular questions about 1991 Nissan Primera exhaust-mount

Does the 1991 Primera actually use exhaust mounts?
Yes. The P10 factory service manual outlines rubber hangers at multiple points along the exhaust, and both OEM and aftermarket catalogues list direct-replacement mounting rubbers for the 1991 model. They’re standard kit, not an optional extra.

How often should the exhaust mounts be replaced?
There’s no strict interval, but checking them at every service is wise. In Aussie and Kiwi conditions, many originals are tired by now, replace at the first signs of cracking, elongation, rattles, or a sagging tailpipe. If you fit a heavier muffler, consider fresh mounts at the same time.

Rubber or polyurethane — which is better?
For most daily-driven Primeras, quality rubber is the sweet spot for comfort and noise. Polyurethane can add durability and hold alignment better with performance exhausts, but it may transmit a bit more vibration into the cabin.