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Old 03-19-2014, 04:56 AM
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Question 4.2 2002 Exhaust

Hi. I am buying an XK8 with 87K miles in the UK. Does anyone know what life the standard exhaust system may reasonably have?
What would a non-standard system cost?
Any tips/ideas would be most appreciated!
 
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Unless it was physically damaged by impact, I wouldn't expect to replace the full exhaust system during the life of the vehicle.

Cats do wear and can also be damaged by fuel quality. I had a bad experience with that Spanish 10% ethanol rubbish in my XK8 4.2-S on the E15 at Marbella last year and used 98 octane in preference.

The Emissions Test printout on the current MoT will give you a good idea of whether the Cats are healthy or marginal.

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Confused. 2002 with 4.2? My 2002 is a 4.0. Were UK cars a year ahead?
 
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Confused. 2002 with 4.2? My 2002 is a 4.0. Were UK cars a year ahead?
Released in the UK in Spring 2002.

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Originally Posted by GGG
Unless it was physically damaged by impact, I wouldn't expect to replace the full exhaust system during the life of the vehicle.

Cats do wear and can also be damaged by fuel quality. I had a bad experience with that Spanish 10% ethanol rubbish in my XK8 4.2-S on the E15 at Marbella last year and used 98 octane in preference.

The Emissions Test printout on the current MoT will give you a good idea of whether the Cats are healthy or marginal.

Graham

Many thanks ( as ever!), Graham
 
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