MUffler???

on my 1985 500sel are the pipes wich go to right under the valve cover part of the muffler what are they called they are kind of rusted and would they do anything bad. and how long does a cadltic converter last on average.

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1985 euro 500sel 220k
1981 300sd 278k sold
1989 chrysler
leabaron 130k
1990 320sl (hopefully)

[jeffsr]

Called exhaust manifolds. Usually in some stage of being rusty. This is pretty normal, especially with the vintqage of your car.

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Jeff Lawrence
1987 300e
1989 300e
1987 BMW 325

thats what i tought they were but i didnt want to be wrong not my area of expertez any idea how lond a cadlidic convert lasts


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1985 euro 500sel 220k
1981 300sd 278k sold
1989 chrysler
leabaron 130k
1990 320sl (hopefully)

[jeffsr]

Boy, questions galore. They usually last until they start to rattle,leak, or you car can't pass an HC emissions test. They generally should not be rusty.

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Jeff Lawrence
1987 300e
1989 300e
1987 BMW 325

they wanna bring it back in florida and i rellay don't want them to with a car with 220k have to need a ne cadlidic converter

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1985 euro 500sel 220k
1981 300sd 278k sold
1989 chrysler
leabaron 130k
1990 320sl (hopefully)

[jeffsr]

If it didn't come with it, then you don't need it now. But, if I am understanding you correctly, you are saying that it needs a new one or are you saying it doesn't have one?? You've got me a little confused...

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Jeff Lawrence
1987 300e
1989 300e
1987 BMW 325

[Rick Miley]

Emissions inspections in some Florida counties are being dropped effective July 1. Don't know about where you live, but you might want to check it out.

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Rick Miley
99 E300 TurboDiesel
00 Jetta TDI

[Larry Delor]

Benzman,
I believe you have dual catalytic converters.
But usually, even if there are inspections, cars that are 10 years old, or have over 100k miles on them are exempt, so either way you should be allright. (unless your converters are plugged or all busted up inside).
just my 2¢ -Larry

ok thanks i was wondering cause i would rateher move than get ride of my car



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1985 euro 500sel 220k
1981 300sd 278k sold
1989 chrysler
leabaron 130k
1990 320sl (hopefully)

rick
where i live they are probley bringging it back

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1985 euro 500sel 220k
1981 300sd 278k sold
1989 chrysler
leabaron 130k
1990 320sl (hopefully)

[TommyMB]

Your car will pass emission test without the catalytic converters. If your car failed, it is probably oxygen sensor related. This is all assumming that your car is running probably, fully warmed up and the air filter is good. Also if you failed the idle test but passed the cruising test, you can adjust the idle mixture - this must be done at a properly equiped shop. Good luck.

its a euro and is it the same i don't think it's never had the work done

[This message has been edited by Benzman500 (edited 06-22-2000).]