Mysterious Exhaust Part

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03-19-2007, 08:30 AM

BuffaloAudi

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Mysterious Exhaust Part

Hi All,

I've been trying to find the downpipe that connects the engine to the catalytic converter for my 1997 Audi A4 (quatro, 6-cyl). Absolutely no luck on any of the parts websites I've been searching. Does anyone know what I'm looking for and where I can find the thing? If needed, I can take probably take a picture of it and upload it.

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Tony

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03-19-2007, 09:22 AM

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You haven't been able to find it because its not a seperate part. Its all one unit

downpipe, catalytic converter, and section to middle resonator is just one huge part.

8D0-253-058-GX - Right front
8D0-253-057-BX - Left front

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03-19-2007, 11:07 AM

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Re: You haven't been able to find it because its not a seperate part. Its all one unit

Nice. So what are my options? Could I get just the downpipe from a dealer? Or, if I simply buy the whole assembly, what's the most economical place to from which to purchase?

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03-19-2007, 12:00 PM

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Either of those part numbers are what you need if you want to go the full OE replacement

route, and I promise a cost of at least $700 <u>each side</u> if you do.

Otherwise, call around to some exhaust shops and see if they can't weld something up for you.

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