[W126 Coupe] Exhaust system

[kirk erichsen]

Ronny,
Just replace what needs replacing, but use the best parts you can afford. Exhaust pipes are modularized with the resonators or mufflers, so you'll end up with three big chunks: Downtubes (with pre-cats for CA/Fed spec) which are left and right, cross-over to the main catalyst or front resonators back towards the rear of the car, another set of pipes leading to the rear mufflers and tailpipes. Euro models with "true dual exhaust" are different and lack the cats in the path. Complete aftermarket systems run $750-$1200, Borla and Anza still sell aftermarket systems if you want to avoid dealer gouging. I replaced exhausts on two of my MBZ cars with a system in 300 series stainless steel fabricated by Timevalve.com. When the cost of piece-parts and labor is figured in (not much remaining useful life) it didn't make sense to just replace the rear pipes/mufflers. Don't forget new hangers, the full hanger kit is about $75.00 with OE parts. 
Good luck,
-K

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Kirk R. Erichsen
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From: ronny.geenen at verizon.net
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2011 08:44:28 -0800
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Exhaust system







I think I need a new exhaust system. I noticed some leaking sound.
Any recommendation or suggestion will help. Should I have to replace the 
whole system or just the leaking part?
Thank you.

Ronny
1987 560SEC

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