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can somebody tell me how to remove a catalytic converter...PLEASEEEE!
Posted by HollytheHousewife • 9 days ago • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: Cars
I just need to know how to do it. What kinda tools do I need?? ...PAAAAlease tell me?
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I have no idea, but I'm pretty sure that's illegal unless you're gonna replace it. -
Reciprocating saw, also a great way to remove expensive mufflers quickly. -
I just take a hammer and beat on it and bust all the crap out of it. Then you are good to go. i have had several cars that get clogged up and have done this too. -
Good idea -
I know its illegal,but my cuz doesn't have a choice at the moment...
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Is there a way u can take it off and bypass it. If so please let me know
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You need to get access to the underside of the car. You need wheel ramps. After that the converter should be easy to remove once identified. Replacing it however will have to be a bodge job. You will need to bridge the gap with something.
Best plan is to find a local scrap yard. There will be one. You might get a cheap(er) replacement cat there or a piece of exhaust you can cut to fit. -
Tell me more...I have PLENTY of access to scrap yards...that's what my bio's dad side of the family does... they own ever junk yard from here to arkansas...I just don't wanna ask em cuz I'm gonna do it myself
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"they own ever junk yard from here to arkansas"
isn't that line in a country song? -
Ok. Go visit some junk yards and try and find the same type of car as the one your cuz has. It will probably be on it's wheels but usually you can get the junk yard owner to tip it on it's side.
Get the cat off it. If you are not sure where it is ask around or you migh find the info on the internet. One thing is for sure the cat will be part of the exhaust system which is easy to spot when you get a good view of the underside of the car, just trace it back from the exhaust.
Junk yards are different sometimes you ask the guy who owns it for the part and if they have it they go get it. Other times it is just a big pile of cars and you go and get the parts yourself.
Polybore prefers the "self service" junk yards because removing the part from a junk car helps a lot when you then go to fit it to a "going" car.
Also the "self service" junk yards generally have some cool guys there (customers looking for parts) who know about cars and will be willing to help you out if you ask.
Polybore loves the junk yard. Tools, grease and the smell of petrol. You can't beat it.
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lift, saw, duct tape...
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I think that this thread should be matched with a "green" thread in a steel caged death match on the environment.
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maybe the whitehouse should have a "flag" hotline...
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If the converter is plugged, contaminated, damaged or rusted out, it must be replaced. -
Yea,I have no clue travelosity...cute tho...
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I love the enviroment also,but we don't have the $$ right now to do it properly,and her girls need a way to school,so y'all can come down on me bout the enviroment if ya want,but it isn't gonna change the fact that I gotta do sumthin QUICK!!!
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Now polybore...tell me more please....also amy if I get under there with a hammer will I still be able to change it out later...
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M'k polybore...I know exactly where it's at,what I'm trying to do for the time being is remove it without replacing it...I know where it's at,but there is some way to bypass,that's what I need to know
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I sent the link to your drop box. Didn't want to link drop. Its from ehow with detailed instructions. Hope it helps. -
Drive up the car onto the highway and off a bridge.. when it lands it will hopefully hit a lamp post on the way and jerk the converter off -
Dude! Why didn't I think of that
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Just ask talented birds
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I don't know any
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Takes one to know one
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Well let me know if u ever know one
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Not without fees
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Well nevermind then,I should be charging u just to let u talk to me...
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