On Tue, 29 Apr 2003, Steven Gross wrote: > Since this is a "no moving parts" kind of component and it's in an accessible > place on the vehicle, what are the chances that I can get the converter from > BusDepot for $100 + shipping and do it myself? I'm no master mechanic, but > I'm no moron either. > > Any reassurances or warnings appreciated. Six bolts, fairly easy access. You may need a special cutaway socket to remove the O2 sensor from the old cat .. though you may also wish to just replace that as well (I would.) You might as well replace the gaskets to prevent leaks, as they're cheap and getting a leak before the O2 sensor is bad juju. And, while you're at it, put on stainless steel replacement bolts; you'll be glad you did later. I removed and reinstalled my cat in the parking lot in a couple hours with no help last summer. PB Blast helps a lot on the rust, too. ian Butler / ian@bluemoon.hplx.net '88 Scirocco 16v, '87 Syncro GL (in an increasingly large number of pieces) |
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