Hi, I purchased a 93 Toyota Camry Estate from a private seller. The car had just passed MOT (though I don't know how it managed!) and the body work was good, engine seemed smooth with 120K miles.
Come to find out that there is a leak in the manifold downpipers - both are covered in sealant already and not repairable.
I have taken it to the toyota dealer who has told me the repair cost for the exhaust alone is 960, which is =A390 more than I paid for the car. The car is driveable but there are exhaust fumes reaching the cabin, and we have a newborn baby due in one week.
My question is whether it is feasible to try to find the manifold down pipes at a scrap yard and have my regular mechanic (who will certainly charge less than the Toyota dealership) fit the spare parts. Toyota wants =A3600 for the parts new and =A3360 to fit them.
Thanks in advance