I have a catalytic converter question.

[Kruse]

Originally Posted By: mattd
Originally Posted By: mechtech2
I still say it is a silly procedure.


I agree. Its not really worth the effort trying to revive a cat with that kind of mileage thats already throwing efficiency codes. I do this for a living as well, and would not bother on my own vehicle.


A lot of people say that, but when it comes to their own vehicles, go against their own words.
A few years ago, I saw a late 90s well-maintained Taurus come in that needed new cats. IIRC, the dealer wanted $1300 for a Y-pipe with the two cats built in. Labor for installation would, of course, be extra. There was no aftermarket replacement available, at least at the time. (And the dealer wouldn't push for that anyway)
Pretty sure the little old lady who owned it scrapped the car.

If it was yours, would you have spent the money for new cats or at least tried some anti-foulers?

 

[PandaBear]

Originally Posted By: Kruse

Pretty sure the little old lady who owned it scrapped the car.

If it was yours, would you have spent the money for new cats or at least tried some anti-foulers?


The most logical and still legal way to do it is to sell the car to a state that doesn't care bout emission, and buy a similar condition used car that pass emission where she live.

I know it may not make much of a difference but I wouldn't want to justify breaking the law or throwing a bunch of money away for this.

IMO the law that disallow used CAT trades really causes all these problem. Why would they allow engine and transmission swap but not cat?