w211 e280cdi sport tail pipes

[BIG_G_1979]

Guys my oem tail pipes are pitted and I wanted to remove them either to replace or refurbish but I cannot removed them I heard somewhere that these are welded on? Anyone any advice? Thanks
Picture of tailpipes

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[streethawk]

One Allen bolt under each one then tap off as far as I know.

 

[BIG_G_1979]

Hi streethawk I've tried this and also soaked the tailpipes where they join to exhaust but won't bloody move, I heard that they were welded? My dad's w212 has similar pipe and he was able to remove via Allen bolt

 

[streethawk]

When I was at mercland they said take bolt out and whack it off with a soft mallet. It's something I want to do to mine and take them work and polish. If I get time soon I'll post the results. Mine are in real good nik though as I've used autosol on them a few times. Might be worth trying when there hot as tips are thin so should expand more than the exhaust. Just a thought.

 

[BIG_G_1979]

When I was at mercland they said take bolt out and whack it off with a soft mallet. It's something I want to do to mine and take them work and polish. If I get time soon I'll post the results. Mine are in real good nik though as I've used autosol on them a few times. Might be worth trying when there hot as tips are thin so should expand more than the exhaust. Just a thought.

Ok great let me know how u get on cheers!

 

[Gareth]

I've had a go at removing them before for the same reason and couldn't get mine to shift.

 

[230K]

They are not welded on, just a real tight fit.

Remove the allen bolt and hammer them off hitting side to side to jiggle them off

230k

 

[BIG_G_1979]

Once I get them off are they easy enough to refit?

 

[230K]

Easy to refit yes.

230k