G4VSQ
New Member
Hi,
My slowly-deteriorating 1990 500SE (W126) really needs a new exhaust. In fact it definitely needs one, as it won't pass the MoT with the collection of old rusty bits it has at present - it's the ORIGINAL system on there which is pretty good after 16 years!
I'm sure a genuine Mercedes exhaust would be hugely expensive, so has anyone found a decent source for a new exhaust for these cars? I have checked Eurocarparts and they have some bits, and I have been offered a stainless-steel system for £850, fitted, which sounds like a bargain - but I would have to drive the said 500SE to Gloucester, minus MoT, tax, and sounding like a tank to get it put on.
Any observations gratefully received. If I can't make any progress with the exhaust then I'll probably have to sell the old girl, or break her...I'm currently driving a Mazda 626 (shudder)...
Cheers,
Al, Reading
My slowly-deteriorating 1990 500SE (W126) really needs a new exhaust. In fact it definitely needs one, as it won't pass the MoT with the collection of old rusty bits it has at present - it's the ORIGINAL system on there which is pretty good after 16 years!
I'm sure a genuine Mercedes exhaust would be hugely expensive, so has anyone found a decent source for a new exhaust for these cars? I have checked Eurocarparts and they have some bits, and I have been offered a stainless-steel system for £850, fitted, which sounds like a bargain - but I would have to drive the said 500SE to Gloucester, minus MoT, tax, and sounding like a tank to get it put on.
Any observations gratefully received. If I can't make any progress with the exhaust then I'll probably have to sell the old girl, or break her...I'm currently driving a Mazda 626 (shudder)...
Cheers,
Al, Reading