How Do I Work Safely with a Trap Oxidizer - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

SoCal Diesel · #16 06-20-2012, 02:50 PM

I may have been mistaken earlier thinking my trap oxidizer is still on my 87 300 TDT. There is an exhaust part that looks like a catalytic converter around the middle of the undercar. Is that it? Or is the trap oxidizer up closer to the engine/turbo? Or does it have a trap oxidizer and a cat?

DeliveryValve · #17 06-20-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ROLLGUY

I looked, but could not find anything other than:
Monstercraftsmen Trap Cat Bypass DIY install (Pics, Cali w123)

He use to sell them on his website.
Monstercraftsman - Parts For Your Cycle | Home of the bulletproof motorcycle chain tensioner!

But I guess he separated his motorcycle business and is only doing an eBay store.

monsterparts11 | eBay

ChiefRider · #18 06-20-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal Diesel

I may have been mistaken earlier thinking my trap oxidizer is still on my 87 300 TDT. There is an exhaust part that looks like a catalytic converter around the middle of the undercar. Is that it? Or is the trap oxidizer up closer to the engine/turbo? Or does it have a trap oxidizer and a cat?

The trap oxidizer that was the subject of MB's recall is the large, football shaped thing that was located to the left (as you face it) of the cam cover. It should have been replaced with a insulated cast iron pipe.

ROLLGUY · #19 06-20-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliveryValve

He use to sell them on his website.
Monstercraftsman - Parts For Your Cycle | Home of the bulletproof motorcycle chain tensioner!

But I guess he separated his motorcycle business and is only doing an eBay store.

monsterparts11 | eBay

Thank you, that is exactly what I was looking for. I believe I can make these better (mandrel bent tubing) and cheaper than $200 each. I would be using the flanges from the old trap, and welding in the tubing.

Jeremy5848 · #20 06-20-2012, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ROLLGUY

Thank you, that is exactly what I was looking for. I believe I can make these better (mandrel bent tubing) and cheaper than $200 each. I would be using the flanges from the old trap, and welding in the tubing.

Good for you. Go for it!