One of the front exhaust pipes going into the front of the Catalytic Converter has rotted off on my 1997 E300. Happen to anyone else? Anybody find a replacement?

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97 210.020 252,500 Daily Driver
87 124.133 215,000 Daily Driver
87 124.133 605,000 Retired
87 123.133 345,000 Totaled
84 123.133 550,000 Sold
84 123.153 350,000 Awaiting Motor
82 123.133 505,000 Retired
77 123.123 Unknown Sold
80 42' Bertram 475HP 692's w/twin dry turbos

I just replaced the oxidation catalyst on my '98. I got a reman'd unit installed from my indie. Not cheap - the part with core trade was about $500. Not sure if the '97 takes the same unit as the turbo model. I am getting about more 3 mpg since the replacement, however.

I wouldn't mind spending $500. I just don't seem to be able to locate anything. I'm afraid to even ask the dealer what's it worth. Probably as much as my car!

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97 210.020 252,500 Daily Driver
87 124.133 215,000 Daily Driver
87 124.133 605,000 Retired
87 123.133 345,000 Totaled
84 123.133 550,000 Sold
84 123.153 350,000 Awaiting Motor
82 123.133 505,000 Retired
77 123.123 Unknown Sold
80 42' Bertram 475HP 692's w/twin dry turbos

It may be a dealer only part. I couldn't find it here on PeachParts/Fastlane, so I called a couple of dealers. One, out of state, had the part for $450 with core trade-in. I couldn't wait for the delivery time. The dealers around here had it in stock or could get it in a day.