Catalytic converter
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2001 W210 E320
Catalytic converter
How many miles did you have on your E320 when the Cat started rattling and/or when did you get it replaced? And how much did you pay?
I have a 2001 E320 with 71000 miles and I hear it rattling at around 1500 rpm. I thought it was just a heat shield but the mechanic said the cats are going?
I have a 2001 E320 with 71000 miles and I hear it rattling at around 1500 rpm. I thought it was just a heat shield but the mechanic said the cats are going?
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
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Get it to the dealer,it's covered under the 8year 80000 mile warranty.Don't delay if you go over 80k it will be expensive.
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thanks, i called the dealer and everything should be cool. they said they'll cover it. what other recalls or "campaigns" are out there that i'm not aware of??? is there one for the MAF? b/c my warranty ran out about a month ago.
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Yes
Yes,and if you replace all of them what ever the system requires.They are oem cats,have used them on an acura,bmw,benz,all with great results.They also have the whole system and a diy someplace on the this forum.or on benzworld.org
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thats good to know. Wish I would have known that 12 months and 700 dollars ago
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
$51.95
App: 1998-2002 Mercedes Benz E320
Brand: Eastern Catalytic Converter
Part #: 70317
Description: EASTERN CATALYTIC CONVERTER, UNIVERSAL -- Universal Catalytic Converter, Meets Or Exceeds OEM Specifications For Fit And Performance
Fit Universal
Think of it this way,your lesson will serve another member down the road and save them money,you will find a deal on a part that someone else paid full price on and you will be the money saver
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Brand: Eastern Catalytic Converter
Part #: 70317
Description: EASTERN CATALYTIC CONVERTER, UNIVERSAL -- Universal Catalytic Converter, Meets Or Exceeds OEM Specifications For Fit And Performance
Fit Universal
Think of it this way,your lesson will serve another member down the road and save them money,you will find a deal on a part that someone else paid full price on and you will be the money saver
ohlord
"what goes around,comes around............"
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The cat converter will eventually go out. You will hear rattle, and it'll get louder and louder.
Learn from my mistake: when it come to Cat converter, go with the aftermarket one. I spent close to $2K for a pair of OEM, and it's the biggest waste.
Find an aftermarket unit (just the cat converter), and a muffler shop and willing to cut the OEM cat from the existing pipe, and connect the aftermarket unit in, and you will be set, and save at least $1500.
Learn from my mistake: when it come to Cat converter, go with the aftermarket one. I spent close to $2K for a pair of OEM, and it's the biggest waste.
Find an aftermarket unit (just the cat converter), and a muffler shop and willing to cut the OEM cat from the existing pipe, and connect the aftermarket unit in, and you will be set, and save at least $1500.
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
The only
addition I have is,sometimes cats just fail,but the caveat is in a properly running engine,they will last for 150,000 plus,so you need to check that it was just a faulty cat and not some underlying problem,oil blow by,misfires ,bad injector,all can ruin a cat pretty quickly.So rule them out,or risk ruining another cat.Also check for codes,that the secondary o2 sensor,thats the ones post cat,did not get taken out by the faulty cat.They are an easy replace and not to pricey for bosch oem.If your pipes are good,and benting pipes get pricey,so if it's good why replace the whole pipe and cat system,instead just r/r the cat,sort of like the maf insert,why replace all that plastic when it is the sensor part that failed.
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"GOT CATS?"
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"GOT CATS?"
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From: City of Angels
00 E430 Sport and 97 E320
App: 1998-2002 Mercedes Benz E320
Brand: Eastern Catalytic Converter
Part #: 70317
Description: EASTERN CATALYTIC CONVERTER, UNIVERSAL -- Universal Catalytic Converter, Meets Or Exceeds OEM Specifications For Fit And Performance
Fit Universal
Think of it this way,your lesson will serve another member down the road and save them money,you will find a deal on a part that someone else paid full price on and you will be the money saver
ohlord
"what goes around,comes around............"
Brand: Eastern Catalytic Converter
Part #: 70317
Description: EASTERN CATALYTIC CONVERTER, UNIVERSAL -- Universal Catalytic Converter, Meets Or Exceeds OEM Specifications For Fit And Performance
Fit Universal
Think of it this way,your lesson will serve another member down the road and save them money,you will find a deal on a part that someone else paid full price on and you will be the money saver
ohlord
"what goes around,comes around............"
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
call
them and ask.
http://www.easterncatalytic.com/contact/index.php
most custom exhaust shops carry universal cats also.
ohlord
http://www.easterncatalytic.com/contact/index.php
most custom exhaust shops carry universal cats also.
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Hi
In some countries, cat is a must but in my country, its not mandatory, maybe now. My cat gave up on me a couple of months ago, and replaced with a silencer with kick back...not the straight thru type. The sound seem okay and fuel consumption looks fine.
In some countries, cat is a must but in my country, its not mandatory, maybe now. My cat gave up on me a couple of months ago, and replaced with a silencer with kick back...not the straight thru type. The sound seem okay and fuel consumption looks fine.
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HAVE A E-320 '05: THE PROBLEM IS THAT CALIF HAS VERY SRTICK SMOG REUIREMENTS AND I AM GIVEN THE IMPRESSION THAT OTHER STATE Catalytic converter WILL NOT WORK. aNY ONE KNOW ANY DIFFERENCE?
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The cat converter will eventually go out. You will hear rattle, and it'll get louder and louder.
Learn from my mistake: when it come to Cat converter, go with the aftermarket one. I spent close to $2K for a pair of OEM, and it's the biggest waste.
Find an aftermarket unit (just the cat converter), and a muffler shop and willing to cut the OEM cat from the existing pipe, and connect the aftermarket unit in, and you will be set, and save at least $1500.
Learn from my mistake: when it come to Cat converter, go with the aftermarket one. I spent close to $2K for a pair of OEM, and it's the biggest waste.
Find an aftermarket unit (just the cat converter), and a muffler shop and willing to cut the OEM cat from the existing pipe, and connect the aftermarket unit in, and you will be set, and save at least $1500.
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From: Hawaii
1996 E320, 2018 Ducati Panigale V4S, 2012 1199 Panigale
Started rattling at 155k miles. Removed both cats and put straight pipes...exhaust sounds better and no more cat rattle. No check engine light either
