Walker exhaust - any good?

[neilrr]

There's a NOS Walker exhaust back section for sale on ebay which would fit one of my cars.

I am unfamiliar with Walker exhausts & wondered if anyone knows of them or has any comments to make having used one in the past.

TIA.

 

[BlackC55]

Cheapo make.

Better off using a kit-kat wrapper.

Go OEM for MB exhausts. The quality is so much better

 

[bennesspipers]

No !
Any news on those parts neil ?

 

[neilrr]

No !
Any news on those parts neil ?

PM'ed you just now.

 

[neilrr]

Cheapo make.

Better off using a kit-kat wrapper.

Go OEM for MB exhausts. The quality is so much better

Thanks. It did seem very cheap for a W201 16v exhaust.

 

[lynall]

Iirc quite a big company.

Google reveals one of the two biggest going,

http://www.autoparts-online.co.uk/marketing/exhausts.htm



Lynall

 

[jaymanek]

They are a mainstream aftermarket supplier, massive player in the exhaust market.. OEM supplier to some lesser brands of car.. But like has been said they are made of thin steel and IMO really not to be used on an MB unless its old and dying anyway!

 

[matt17081]

Walker exhauste are a "value for money" pattern exhaust manufacturer, they are of reasonable quality but WILL NOT last anywhere near as long as the original Mercedes exhaust, a good choice if your going to sell the vehicle or are on a budget, otherwise go for the genuine parts ALWAYS !! as there is a reason why the genuine parts are considerably more expensive than "pattern" replacements

 

[lxi]

Walker exhauste are a "value for money" pattern exhaust manufacturer, they are of reasonable quality but WILL NOT last anywhere near as long as the original Mercedes exhaust, a good choice if your going to sell the vehicle or are on a budget, otherwise go for the genuine parts ALWAYS !! as there is a reason why the genuine parts are considerably more expensive than "pattern" replacements

agree - there is a reason - profiteering

try this site & find the nearest branch to you - stainless steel will outlast anything MB supply & probably much cheaper too Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems - Longlife Exhausts

 

[219]

I think Walker make Kwik Fit's 'own brand' exhausts - or used to . Says it all , really .

I tend to stick with genuine MB or sometimes either Eberspacher or Ernst from ECP .

 

[nick mercedes]

I think Walker make Kwik Fit's 'own brand' exhausts - or used to . Says it all , really .

Walker own Gillet, the OE supplier to Mercedes, so a Walker exhaust may well be the same as a MB branded exhaust.

 

[neilrr]

The exhaust in question.
Mercedes 190 E 2.5i 16v saloon 1988-1993 Exhaust 15309 on eBay (end time 21-Jan-10 11:07:23 GMT)

 

[BaldGuy]

Does Ian have another bussiness???

 

[Ian B Walker]

Does Ian have another bussiness???

I only wish hahahaha. However if it was mine I would improve on the standard.