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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair

03-02-2011, 09:41 PM

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What does this mean?

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Posted By benfrogg

Re: What does this mean?

Well, I've come to a decision. So far, I have no leaks after using gasket cement to seal everything up. It's obvious from the pile of converter on my garage floor that the cat can't be doing much. ...

Forum: General Maintenance and Repair

03-01-2011, 02:14 PM

Replies: 20

What does this mean?

Views: 3,978

Posted By benfrogg

Re: What does this mean?

I'm looking at this one:...

Forum: General Maintenance and Repair

03-01-2011, 02:05 PM

Replies: 20

What does this mean?

Views: 3,978

Posted By benfrogg

Re: What does this mean?

No emissions testing but that suggestion goes against what I'm doing it for. I still want a cat as they dramatically reduce pollution. I'm glad I don't have to meet emissions standards yet (as far...

Forum: General Maintenance and Repair

03-01-2011, 12:30 PM

Replies: 20

What does this mean?

Views: 3,978

Posted By benfrogg

Re: What does this mean?

No, I don't think there's any other real way to clean a cat. Too bad really.

Observations:
It was a PITA to get the converter to stop leaking, even with the new gasket. I cleaned it up really...

Forum: General Maintenance and Repair

02-28-2011, 05:05 PM

Replies: 20

What does this mean?

Views: 3,978

Posted By benfrogg

Re: What does this mean?

I'd be looking for one like this in a yard (or just order this one!)...

Forum: General Maintenance and Repair

02-28-2011, 05:03 PM

Replies: 20

What does this mean?

Views: 3,978

Posted By benfrogg

Re: What does this mean?

Erik-
Good idea. Only bummer is then I can't sell the cat for some $ to pay for the new stuff. Last one of these I sold got me $70, if I remember right. I could have driving farther away and...

Forum: General Maintenance and Repair

02-28-2011, 03:28 PM

Replies: 20

What does this mean?

Views: 3,978

Posted By benfrogg

Re: What does this mean?

Prices I'm finding are about $200ish. Maybe it would be cheaper and better to go with a header and cheaper aftermarket inline cat instead.... I know universal cats can be had for $50-$70.
Has...

Forum: General Maintenance and Repair

02-28-2011, 03:17 PM

Replies: 20

What does this mean?

Views: 3,978

Posted By benfrogg

Re: What does this mean?

Yeah, gritty. Very similar to play sand.

With a flashlight, I can almost not see through any parts of it. In a pitch black room with and a high power led I can see some spots of light through,...

Forum: General Maintenance and Repair

02-28-2011, 01:40 PM

Replies: 20

What does this mean?

Views: 3,978

Posted By benfrogg

Re: What does this mean?

Just found this:
"If the front oxygen sensor has been replaced and the vehicle still sets a P0420 code, the catalytic converter may be at fault and should be replaced if it cannot be brought back to...

Forum: General Maintenance and Repair

02-28-2011, 01:21 PM

Replies: 20

What does this mean?

Views: 3,978

Posted By benfrogg

Re: What does this mean?

Well, I tore into it today. The dealer is the only place to get that gasket, $18 and it'll be here in the morning. Here's what it looks like from the top side:...

Forum: General Maintenance and Repair

02-28-2011, 07:37 AM

Replies: 20

What does this mean?

Views: 3,978

Posted By benfrogg

Re: What does this mean?

What kind of effect did this leak have on your fuel mix/ FE since it's right at the the 02? It seems like a bad place for it to happen. Did you just replace the gasket with a new one and that...

Forum: General Maintenance and Repair

02-27-2011, 09:18 PM

Replies: 20

What does this mean?

Views: 3,978

Posted By benfrogg

What does this mean?

So I noticed a 2-5mpg drop in typical trips the past couple of days. Then I noticed this mostly white, slightly yellow residue on the joint of the exhaust mani to the cat. ...

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