Re: Universal Catalytic Converters

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Found out it wasn't my cat. it's a stud broke off the Manifold to pipe
flange! I think another mechanic did it when he changed that same gasket a
month ago.

Air is escaping at the join though the gasket cause it's not clamped down
hard enough by 3 studs.

Getting it fixed on Monday.

Thanks for everyone's input.

Steve

"VWGolf" <sdcornick (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:

My Mechanic thinks my Cat is gone. It has 222,000 Orig kms and he thinks
its
causing a strong exhaust smell when idling.
Anyway, what are Universal Catalytic Converters like? Will they do the
job?
I know I have to get the O2 Sensor custom fitted in by my exhaust
mechanic.
Are they crap?? Cheap??

Will this get rid of my exhaust smell?
What is the inlet/outlet diameter for the stock pipes/Cat??

Thanks. I just don't want to pay $200-300.00 for a stock Cat at the
dealership.
1997 Golf K2, 1.8l, 8v.

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Re: Universal Catalytic Converters

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Re: Universal Catalytic Converters - 04-01-2004 , 11:07 PM