BoarderCROSS2000
08/14/2009, 11:45 AM
Howdy All,
I'm looking at a VX (107K)in PA that might be a good candidate for me. The dealer has an interesting policy of full disclosure of their 120 pnt inspection. They state that not all repairs are done but disclosed all the same.
The notes they shared included a brake job, some battery acid spillage that needs cleaning, an alignment and most troubling: exhaust system needs replacing. I'm still trying to get them to clarify from what point in the system it needs replacement... notes describe the exhaust manifold but that seems unlikely. They also described rust as the cause of the damage. So I guess my question is "what is involved in replacing the pipes/cat if the manifold is fine?"
I'd think I would be nuts to buy a vx that needs a new exhaust manifold. Can't be a simple bolt on like the rest of the exhaust system. I'm not concerned about the muffler as much as I am the pipes from the manifold as well as the CAT. Are OEM CATs recommended/available? Can the pipes be fabricated by any good muffler shop?
Lastly, any thoughts on that kind of rust? I don't have the car fax so I'm not sure where the VX lived its life but will do so at some point and will make sure I get an assessment of any other rust. If things check out for me, are there any VXr's in the area of Harrisburg, PA?
Thanks
PSUDOM3
I'm looking at a VX (107K)in PA that might be a good candidate for me. The dealer has an interesting policy of full disclosure of their 120 pnt inspection. They state that not all repairs are done but disclosed all the same.
The notes they shared included a brake job, some battery acid spillage that needs cleaning, an alignment and most troubling: exhaust system needs replacing. I'm still trying to get them to clarify from what point in the system it needs replacement... notes describe the exhaust manifold but that seems unlikely. They also described rust as the cause of the damage. So I guess my question is "what is involved in replacing the pipes/cat if the manifold is fine?"
I'd think I would be nuts to buy a vx that needs a new exhaust manifold. Can't be a simple bolt on like the rest of the exhaust system. I'm not concerned about the muffler as much as I am the pipes from the manifold as well as the CAT. Are OEM CATs recommended/available? Can the pipes be fabricated by any good muffler shop?
Lastly, any thoughts on that kind of rust? I don't have the car fax so I'm not sure where the VX lived its life but will do so at some point and will make sure I get an assessment of any other rust. If things check out for me, are there any VXr's in the area of Harrisburg, PA?
Thanks
PSUDOM3