Re: [MBZ] Max's exhaust

2013-05-19 Thread WILTON
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Max's exhaust Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: So you are sure it will go against broad past experience that says the last 10% is the hardest to get? Good point, but if clamps don't do the trick, the job goes to local muffler shop for welding. That sounds bad

Re: [MBZ] Max's exhaust

2013-05-19 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sat, 18 May 2013 21:37:06 -0400 Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: So you are sure it will go against broad past experience that says the last 10% is the hardest to get? Good point, but if clamps don't do the trick, the job goes to local

Re: [MBZ] Max's exhaust

2013-05-19 Thread G Mann
FYI, Harbor Freight sells a very effective exhaust pipe expander tool.. in 4 size ranges. You insert the tool inside the pipe, then using a strap wrench to hold the pipe, tighten the expansion nut on the tool and expand the collet to expand the pipe to a slip fit size. With that, and a couple of

Re: [MBZ] Max's exhaust

2013-05-19 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On May 19, 2013 10:54 AM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: FYI, Harbor Freight sells a very effective exhaust pipe expander tool.. in 4 size ranges. Tried that. Works on cheap FLAPS exhaust pipe, but the factory Mercedes stuff is way too strong--the HF tool will break long before it

[MBZ] Max's exhaust

2013-05-18 Thread WILTON
Max, what's the latest with your exhaust system, pipe clamps, etc.? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Max's exhaust

2013-05-18 Thread Max
I've researched some clamps that I plan to purchase and try, but that's as far as I've gone. I'd say my current solution is about 90% there, should be cake to get the last 10%. Today I've been messing with the house upstairs HVAC. Have warranty replacement coil on the way, but why not try

Re: [MBZ] Max's exhaust

2013-05-18 Thread Craig
On Sat, 18 May 2013 19:27:49 -0400 Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: I've researched some clamps that I plan to purchase and try, but that's as far as I've gone. I'd say my current solution is about 90% there, should be cake to get the last 10%. So you are sure it will go against broad

Re: [MBZ] Max's exhaust

2013-05-18 Thread WILTON
'Hope it goes well. Wilton - Original Message - From: Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 7:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Max's exhaust I've researched some clamps that I plan to purchase and try, but that's

Re: [MBZ] Max's exhaust

2013-05-18 Thread Max
Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: So you are sure it will go against broad past experience that says the last 10% is the hardest to get? Good point, but if clamps don't do the trick, the job goes to local muffler shop for welding. That sounds bad I'm suspicious of one of my

Re: [MBZ] Max's exhaust

2013-05-18 Thread Craig
On Sat, 18 May 2013 21:37:06 -0400 Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: So you are sure it will go against broad past experience that says the last 10% is the hardest to get? Good point, but if clamps don't do the trick, the job goes to local muffler