Replacement CAT Converter needed for a C180 ?

[Ekko Star]

Hi,

My '94 C180's exhaust is now beginning to sound a bit 'pingy' when I rev it hard. Not always, just sometimes when I push it a bit.

Local garage had a quick look and said CAT seems on it's way out, it's done 118k and I don't think it has ever been changed ! It's the two pipe version.

Anyway, can anyone recommend a reasonably priced good quality replacement CAT and where can I source it from ?

Thanks

 

[jimmy]

I can source one for £259.67 (less 15% for MBClub member) +VAT including delivery.

 

[Ekko Star]

Hi, thanks for that, not a bad price at all, do you know who they're manufactured by and whats the warranty like on them ?

 

[uumode]

My Audi 90 cat lasted to 142k miles
- third party replacement price was £220 fitted inc VAT from
http://www.protyre.co.uk/ if they are in your area, they might be competitive for MB cats as they were the cheapest I could find fitted.
or for the part only try
http://www.gsfcarparts.com
£260 ex VAT but includes downpipe

Not sure of the brand as I sold my Audi before I fitted the cat.

 

[jimmy]

Hi, thanks for that, not a bad price at all, do you know who they're manufactured by and whats the warranty like on them ?

It made by Fuel Parts UK, I think it is a 2year/ 24,000 mile warranty. Be careful, there are some very cheap and nasty CATS on the market. I could also arrange fitting at a reasonable price but you would have to bring the car to me.

 

[pluggers]

Jimmy. Are these cats on par with MB quality,and what are down pipes made from, mild steel or stainless? Cheers.