Re: [MBZ] '95 E300 rusted out catalytic converter, leaking patch pipes

2012-10-13 Thread Rolf
Funny they always change their mind when they find out its a diesel. Sent via string from my tin can. Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Rolf r...@winmutt.com writes: $40 for a test pipe welded in at the local shop? A legitimate muffler shop will not weld in a test pipe. They would

Re: [MBZ] '95 E300 rusted out catalytic converter, leaking patch pipes

2012-10-12 Thread Rolf
$40 for a test pipe welded in at the local shop? On 10/8/2012 4:39 PM, Tim C wrote: On Mon, Oct 8, 2012 at 4:30 PM, Max Dillonmeadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Decision time. You prefer the sound and smell of having done it right, and from prior comments it seems like you'd rather go the

Re: [MBZ] '95 E300 rusted out catalytic converter, leaking patch pipes

2012-10-12 Thread Max Dillon
Yeah, unless Obama starts a government hand-out program for MB parts, I'm probably going that route. Anybody know the deal with junkyards not able to legally sell used catalytic converters? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: $40 for a test pipe welded

Re: [MBZ] '95 E300 rusted out catalytic converter, leaking patch pipes

2012-10-12 Thread John Reames
Can't you convince them that it's a resonator or a pre-muffler or something?? Everyone knows that catalysts have O2 sensors near them. -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Oct 12, 2012, at 9:54, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Yeah,

Re: [MBZ] '95 E300 rusted out catalytic converter, leaking patch pipes

2012-10-12 Thread Allan Streib
Rolf r...@winmutt.com writes: $40 for a test pipe welded in at the local shop? A legitimate muffler shop will not weld in a test pipe. They would get huge fines if caught removing a cat for a customer. They might sell you one, and you can then do with it what you will under your own

Re: [MBZ] '95 E300 rusted out catalytic converter, leaking patch pipes

2012-10-12 Thread Rick Knoble
Si seƱor then you go to the illegitimate shop. Rick Sent from my iPhone On Oct 12, 2012, at 10:44 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: A legitimate muffler shop will not weld in a test pipe. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

[MBZ] '95 E300 rusted out catalytic converter, leaking patch pipes

2012-10-08 Thread Max Dillon
Decision time. Found an aftermarket cat for my car for $585 delivered, supposed to be a bolt-in direct fit, from Exhaust Distribution. Their part number 52036. http://www.exhaustdistribution.net/ I'm getting pretty sick of my loose, rattling and buzzing exhaust (see thread below). Should I

Re: [MBZ] '95 E300 rusted out catalytic converter, leaking patch pipes

2012-10-08 Thread Tim C
On Mon, Oct 8, 2012 at 4:30 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Decision time. You prefer the sound and smell of having done it right, and from prior comments it seems like you'd rather go the correct route anyway. $585 seems like a good price, and you were interested enough to look