Looks like I have a primary catalyst start to collapse so a primary de-cat looks on the cards.
Anything I should be aware of ?
Anything I should be aware of ?
Main/primary cats are placed nearest to the engine. Secondary cats will be under the gearbox area. HTH
LTD said:OK
Secondary cats it is then![]()
So just a simple case of removing the secondary cats and replacing with a suitable piece of pipe (on both sides) and job's a good 'un ?
Absolutely spot on ! you can replace the secondary cats with straight pipes/ H Pipes, or X Pipe.
So just a simple case of removing the secondary cats and replacing with a suitable piece of pipe (on both sides) and job's a good 'un ?
No need for that, just cut open the cats, fish out the honeycomb stuff and braze them back up.
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Are old rattly cats worth any money ?
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Well, the car is getting dropped off tomorrow evening for Thursday surgery so that the exhaust will be stone cold for the work to commence.
What changes should I expect after the work has been done ? I'm not doubting the guys that are doing it but would be interested to hear from anyone that has had similar work done ...
I will, of course, report back over the weekend.
will this be OK with the new 2012 MOT regs?
* A catalytic converter missing WILL be a reason for failure, regardless of whether or not the emissions limits are met.