catalytic

Just wondering... but is a pre catalytic converter required in CALIFORNIA? I mean... theres already the main CAT in the car, so it really doesnt matter if you have a pre-cat or not.. but are you required to have both in california?? Just a little worried about passing emissions..

I replaced my left and right catalytic converter on my 1997 BMW 540ia and kept the old ones to obtain scrap pricing. Each are OEM. One weighs 10lbs and the other weighs 10.5lbs. One is 24in and the other is 26in. Cat 1 is engraved with: BMW Logo 1715561 1715562 E 0019 Boysen 5122.40/41 07/01...

Bad Catelattic Converter in 1998 Ford Taurus?? Loss of power, Bogges down at hills, Little Rattle. 43 minutes ago - 4 days left to answer. Additional Details Manifold has been recently cleaned Spark Plugs replaced Fuel Pump Replaced Fuel Filtler Replaced Fuel system cleaner replaced Air Filter...

Alright my civic is throwing the check engine light and my 2 sources have told me it's the cat. So I've been just resetting it everyday. I want to get it fixed but I see there are universal cats. My questions are would that still throw the check engine? do i need a new secondary o2 sensor? is it...

We had catalytic convertor put on 96 Dodge Grand Caravan and now it is "rumbling" and sounds like air is leaking. thought it should have been welded where met exhaust, shop says, no it shouldn't be and most they can do is put a clamp on it. It is really loud and was not like that til this was...

and or where can i get one,,,,either in the internet or sotre, or whatever?....as long as its cheap...........or is there a way to clean it?

I'm building a fully custom track day car. I'm going to be using a '74 Chevy 283 V8 to power it. Do i have to have a catalytic converter on the car to be street legal in the State of Oregon?

I just paid $500 for a catalytic converter for my 1998 Mazda 626. Has my mechanic ripped me off?

I have heard tales of having vw warranty replacement of catalytic converters resulted in high charges for diagnostics and replacement of other parts even though the converter code was only one stored in the system. Anyone had service performed at Rusty Wallace VW in dallas?

We have a 1999 Mazda Millenia S with the Miller Cycle engine. Three weeks ago I asked about service code P0431 and I received some answers. I continued to research this issue and I found tha Mazda issued service bulletin 01-003/01 dated Feb 28, 2001. The bulletin indicates that the problem could...

What are the tests that they do on your car that confirms its the catalytic converter converter?

My friend needs the cat on his '98 accord replaced, but he's getting a ridiculous quote from the mechanic. i though that maybe one reason it's so high is because it's welded on, but i think a '98 civic's cat is bolted on, but not sure. the car isn't around for me to check myself. can somebody...

gmc jimmy 5.7L? i have a 1989 GMC Jimmy with 350 i need a converter because me is 20 yrs old and and too rusted to hold an exhaust pipe any longer. well in the state i live in it is the for any vehicle made after 1978 you have a catalytic converter. well i have a 1981 oldmobile cutlass supreme...

Hi guys, I need help. The catalytic converter on my 1998 Toyota Camry need to be replaced. It has 106K miles on it. Sometime before, I read in one of the forums that some parts hold exclusive warranty even after the vehicle warranty is expired, and are eligible for a free replacement...

comprehensive Extended Warranty? Is the Catalytic Converter considered wear and tear? or is this something I can expect to be fixed as it should? I JUST PICKED UP MY VEHICLE TODAY FROM A 1500 DOLLAR TIMING BELT JOB and the car suddenly began to sputter and shake lightly while the check engine...

convertor hooked up to it? how much would it cost me and would a catalyst come with a new exhaust system

Got a 96 Avalon parts car and a 94 Lexus ES300 with a bad catalytic converter. Can I take the Avalon's catalytic converter and put it on the Lexus? I know some parts are compatible, but it varies depending on the year and part. Thanks in advance. :)

I have 2004 VW Jetta. I've heard that newer cars have an oxygen sensor and will not run if the converter is missing. Anyone know about this particular model??

I sort of have 3 questions actually... I'm looking buy a replacement catalytic converter for my wife's car. We live in California. She drives a 2002 VW Golf-automatic 4 cylinder, non-GTI. 1. While searching on the web I found many replacements, but 90% of them do not ship to/or illegal in...

I have a VW automatic beetle 2001 diesel. will it give me better Fuel mpg if i do away with it. i had a 2001 standard and i would get almost 60 mpg now i am only getting 39 help