A chimney fire?
:)
John Peterson
1991 300D 2.5 74k
Kingston, RI
- Original Message -
From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 6:42 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel Soot / Muffler life
You are experiencing
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: [MBZ] Diesel Soot / Muffler life
I'm changing out my muffler on my '91, and it is the original muffler. I've
never had a muffler that lasted so long- and when the replacement came in
today, it weighs at least 3x what mufflers on my other cars have. I think
this might
you wrote: changing out my muffler on my '91, and it is the original
muffler.
My 78 exhaust system lasted until 98 - amazed me too! 20 years and 200K+
miles! I did have to repair one stress crack where the exhaust pipe
attaches to the auto transmission bracket about 8 years ago..
I hear
You are experiencing the typical life of a Benz exhaust system -- at
least 150,000 miles. Diesel engines produce somewhat less acid due to
leaner mixtures and better combustion. I don't know if the soot is
protective, I'd guess not, actually.
It WILL greatly shorten the life of the muffler
