trader4@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> On Feb 5, 12:51 am, "Karl" <aufe...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>> You need a new one.
>>
>> "JD" <jdblackwe...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>> This bites my butt...the header pipe broke at the
>>> downstream end of the flex pipe and the damned
>>> thing looks brand new. Muffler shop and my indy MB
>>> guy says they can't be fixed.
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> Is it really is like brand new, as opposed to just looking like it,
> but really being shot from the inside? If it is like new, I don't
> see why it can't be welded back together. They have welds from the
> factory. But I don't see why one that was in good condition with the
> metal all there, would just snap off. Those pipes are fairly heavy
> metal, when new.
>
> Not clear what year, model, etc. I got a MB OEM one from Rusty for my
> 80 300SD for $180. Given that price, it's probably not be worth it to
> fool around with it.
Three muffler shops told me that welding the flex
pipe won't fly, it's too thin. The assembly for my
'92 300D is about the same price, not worth
doinking around with. Seems that the elegant
solution would be to put a flange on the
downstream end of the flex pipe. Thanks.
JD
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