W126 Exhaust
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BenzBoy
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I hope you polish it and coat it with Glisten before installation. Nothing worse than a dirty exhaust....
Regards,
Brian
Regards,
Brian
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I hope you polish it and coat it with Glisten before installation. Nothing worse than a dirty exhaust....
Regards,
Brian
Or Purple Polish. It may cost me a few Concours points but it's probably more practical.
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Haven't got the car back yet, Tim. Fear not, once I do you'll be the first to know.
WGB
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THe original 126 systems were designed for leaded petrol, and when they brought in the unleaded models with catalysts in 1986 the exhaust system was sadly wanting.
The rear muffler would rust through in 14 months (which was 2 months longer than the M-B Warranty on it's replacement) and the front muffler about 2 1/2 years.
I always kept mine original as it was so quiet (At the time aftermarket SS systems were notorious for noise and vibration) and just bit my lip and purchased new original mufflers at about $400 each and replaced them myself (My garage was littered with old ones for a while after 5 years of ownership) but in the early 90's they started making them out of better quality steel and I have never replaced a single exhaust component in any of the M-B's from my 1994 124 E280 on.
A replacement stainless sytem is a must for long term ownership and I hope it makes just the right amount of noise and no more for you.
Bill
The rear muffler would rust through in 14 months (which was 2 months longer than the M-B Warranty on it's replacement) and the front muffler about 2 1/2 years.
I always kept mine original as it was so quiet (At the time aftermarket SS systems were notorious for noise and vibration) and just bit my lip and purchased new original mufflers at about $400 each and replaced them myself (My garage was littered with old ones for a while after 5 years of ownership) but in the early 90's they started making them out of better quality steel and I have never replaced a single exhaust component in any of the M-B's from my 1994 124 E280 on.
A replacement stainless sytem is a must for long term ownership and I hope it makes just the right amount of noise and no more for you.
Bill
Excellent Simon!
How about a set of bling wheels and airbag suspension fitted to the car pimp my ride style! lol.
Cheers.
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Interesting what WGB had to say relating to his 'muffler' experiences. I have but limited experiences and knowledge that I can relate here. However, I do know that original 6.9 mufflers were made of Aluminized mild steel in the interests of longevity, and I do seem to recall that original muffler systems probably cost in the region of at least two thousand dollars - plus fitting, of course. It makes the 126 mufflers look pretty cheap in comparison.
On Gleaming Beauty, I had to replace the original FIRST muffler about five years ago as it had disintegrated internally and rattled like 'whatever'. I am confident that it was original, so it lasted the best part of probably twenty eight years. I replaced it with a muffler (very flat and wide) from genuine 350SL - it cost $300-00 from an after market supplier, and at the same time fitted a 'new' used stainless steel rear muffler and flanged the complete system in the process. Regards Styria
On Gleaming Beauty, I had to replace the original FIRST muffler about five years ago as it had disintegrated internally and rattled like 'whatever'. I am confident that it was original, so it lasted the best part of probably twenty eight years. I replaced it with a muffler (very flat and wide) from genuine 350SL - it cost $300-00 from an after market supplier, and at the same time fitted a 'new' used stainless steel rear muffler and flanged the complete system in the process. Regards Styria
I paid $350 for a straight steel rear exhaust price includes labour & GST is that a good price?
Exhaust is an aftermarket unit my old exhaust was rusted out 21 year old exhaust I might add!
The sound of the new exhaust first thing at 7am this morning was music to my ears GRRRR!
Cheers.
Exhaust is an aftermarket unit my old exhaust was rusted out 21 year old exhaust I might add!
The sound of the new exhaust first thing at 7am this morning was music to my ears GRRRR!
Cheers.
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Picked up the old W126 today. Had a few other jobs done as well as the muffler – full service, tie rods, ball joints etc. Lovely drive home, made me realise just how special these cars are. Twenty-five years old and still has such a presence on the road - I think I have fallen in love with it all over again. By all accounts I could have sold it a few times too while it was in the workshop.
Wonderful to hear Simon!
Simon you have yourself one of the finest 300SE W126 I have seen!
I still aim to purchase a W126 which has always been my dream car!
I would be a happy man with a 300SEL LWB of course more room the better!
Will have to organise a weekend to detail my 260E you let me know when a weekend is good for you and I would be as keen as mustard to see how the Menzerna works on my Mercedes can't wait!!
Cheers mate,
Tim.
Simon you have yourself one of the finest 300SE W126 I have seen!
I still aim to purchase a W126 which has always been my dream car!
I would be a happy man with a 300SEL LWB of course more room the better!
Will have to organise a weekend to detail my 260E you let me know when a weekend is good for you and I would be as keen as mustard to see how the Menzerna works on my Mercedes can't wait!!
Cheers mate,
Tim.
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