I have a 1985 300sd that has had the trap oxidizer replaced with the retrofit (some sort of diesal catalytic converter) during the recall in the 90's. The retrofit is now leaking and I have read that MBZ is now removing the entire trap and putting in a straight piece of pipe in its place (with the federal governments permission).

I'd appreciate hearing if this fix has been performed and if so was it under that "lifetime warranty". At this point MBZ is denying there is any warranty after the retrofit. Thanks

The 1984-85 models get an OxCat installed in the same place as the TrapOx. Take it to a dealership and they should replace your leaking one under warranty. If the dealership refuses, contact Mercedes directly.

I wish. There is a forum member that is working on a straight pipe "test kit" to replace the Ox. Cat.

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine

ya i am the one that is getting my trap ox from my wrecked Cali 300D made into a straight pipe. after he has made this one, he is planning on making like 5 more if he can produce the product and i get guys to commit to buy. i will try to find out by the end of this week where he is at, production wise.

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Grey '91 350SDL 214k Dad's car
Beige '81 240D 4 Speed 254k SOLD
Blue '82 300D 225k SOLD
White '95 E300D 46k SOLD
Blue '87 190D 2.5 Turbo 315k SOLD
Brown '80 240D 4 Speed 716k SOLD
Beige '80 300D N/A 119k SOLD
Blue '85 300D Model 186k T-Boned

Any progress or updates?