Parts for your 1998 Nissan Primera-Exhaust mount

1998 Nissan Primera Exhaust Mount

Based on the Nissan Primera P11 Factory Service Manual (EX/EM exhaust system sections) and the Nissan FAST electronic parts catalogue for the 1998 P11 series, the vehicle is fitted with exhaust mounts (also called exhaust hangers or rubber insulators). These mounts support the muffler, centre pipe, and rear section, isolating vibration and keeping the exhaust aligned under the car.

On a 1998 Nissan Primera, the exhaust-mount’s job is pretty simple and very important: it cradles the exhaust so it doesn’t bang on the body or subframe, keeps the pipes sitting at the right height, and soaks up engine and road vibration. That means less drone in the cabin and less stress on flanges, welds, and oxygen sensor wiring. When these rubber insulators age, harden, or tear, the exhaust can sag or shift, leading to knocks over bumps, rattles at idle, and sometimes premature leaks because joints are under tension.

As part of regular servicing, it’s smart to eyeball the exhaust-mounts every 10,000–20,000 km or whenever the car’s up on a hoist. Look for perished rubber, cracks, elongation of the holes, or shiny rub marks where the exhaust has touched heat shields or the body. If one mount has failed, check the rest, replacing them as a set helps the system sit square.

• Common signs they’re due: exhaust knocks on start-up, sagging muffler tips, increased vibration, or a tinny rattle near the rear section.
• Quick tips: support the exhaust with a jack and wood block before removing mounts, use silicone spray to slide new rubbers on, refit brackets loosely, align clearances, then tighten to spec per the service manual.
• Good practice: inspect nearby heat shields and brackets, and check that oxygen sensor leads aren’t pulled tight after re-alignment.

Quality replacements are inexpensive and usually come as rubber donuts or figure-8 insulators. On a road car, they’re replaced on condition rather than a strict interval, but any obvious cracking or a torn mount is a cue to sort it straight away. Keeping the Primera’s exhaust properly mounted preserves cabin comfort, prevents annoying knocks, and protects the pipework from stress and early failure.

Popular question: What symptoms show the 1998 Nissan Primera’s exhaust mounts need replacing?

Listen for thuds or rattles from under the car over bumps, a buzz at idle, or see if the muffler tip sits wonky or lower than usual. You might also notice new vibrations through the cabin.

If a mount has torn, the exhaust can shift enough to touch the body or a heat shield, leaving fresh rub marks or soot where it shouldn’t be.

Popular question: How many exhaust mounts does a 1998 Primera have and where are they?

Most P11 sedans and hatches use several rubber insulators spaced along the system—typically near the front pipe/centre section, before the rear axle, and at the rear muffler. Exact count varies with engine and body style.

A quick look on a hoist will show each hanger at the brackets welded to the exhaust and the chassis pick-up points.

Popular question: Can it be driven if an exhaust mount has snapped?

Short distance at low speed might be possible, but it’s not ideal. A dropped section can strike the road, strain joints, or melt nearby components if it sits too close.

Best bet is to secure it temporarily with a proper exhaust strap or have it towed and replace the faulty mount promptly.