bshipman Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 I have a 1999 RX300 with 71,000 miles on it. The flange on the header pipe, that connects the header pipe to the catalytic converter, is cracked. The dealer wants to charge me $450 parts and labor to replace the header pipe. Is there an alternative, less costly option? Thanks for any insight you can provide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon in Raleigh, NC Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Check with any national muffler chain. If it's catalytic converter, muffler, or exhaust system-related, they can usually do a BETTER job than ANY dealer of ANY make & model for about one-third to one-half the price. That's their specialty - dealers do very little exhaust work except warranty failures. So go to a muffler shop. You'll get equal-or-better exhaust parts, probably better expertise, and often a lifetime warranty if you ask for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bshipman Posted August 22, 2003 Author Share Posted August 22, 2003 That's good advice. Thanks. I'll check a local muffler shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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