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I got the headlight from Roadhouse who were very quick and efficient. That's all fitted and looks fab. BUT I need a new exhaust, and Roadhouse don't have them. Will other exhausts fit? Are exhausts a standard-ish sort of thing, like tyres? Where is a good place to start looking? Thanks, Suzanne Yes, exhausts are just long pieces of pipe really, and you can graft in a cat if you need one. There are exhaust fabricating specialists in every big town - the yellow pages should turn a few up. Speak to one about making you a new exhaust. If you only need a small section, most small garages could sort that out. |
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I'm back again with more problems with the darn thing! I finally got someone to make a new exhaust for it and trundled off to get it plated and it has failed on some NEW things. It now needs a new sump gasket - where do you get one of those for a thirty year old lorry, please?
Also the headlight I so proudly bought from Roadhouse kicks off the light in the wrong direction. In the machine thingy, the pattern is perfect, but points the wrong way. Any ideas for a solution on this?
Any ideas would be very welcome, please, as I'm at a bit of a loss here.
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tora
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I've just got my self a 1981 407d  ?? don't mind the speed so much more the deafening noise - any up dates on this thread for up dating engine.. and /or parts supplies don't need any so far but u never know when... thanks on advance |
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Hi tora I've got a 1983 407d sorned at the moment but it was the only one on the road for the whole of 2015 I work for a Mercedes garage and served my apprenticeship on these vehicles obtaining spares for most items has been relatively easy as there are still a lot of these vehicles in Germany and spares can be ordered from a main dealer.Ive just refurbished the front axle ( kingpins ,Spring bushes etc) and its undergoing bodywork at the moment ,I look forward to hearing about your 407d and hope it will be on the road soon.
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would a cummins 6bt fit in it? they seem pretty cheap and mighty
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If it was me I'd buy an old w210 with a 606 in it, strip the engine and transmission out, put a mech pump on it with a boost actuated wastage and a trans controller.
Would not be at all surprised if the engine mounts lined up.
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