catalytic converter

1. Matt_e Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2006 stevenage-ish Posts: 2839 clio

   #1 3rd March 2008, 22:23

   my car needs a new one and i was wondering how easy it is to fit one
2. tif992ss Saxo Breaker Joined: May 2007 Scarborough ,North Yorks Posts: 927 1.1 Saxo with gas ( methane )

   #2 3rd March 2008, 22:26

   which model furio mk1 or mk1 ?
   Aid
3. Matt_e Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2006 stevenage-ish Posts: 2839 clio

   #3 3rd March 2008, 22:28

   its a mk2
4. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

   #4 3rd March 2008, 22:29

   Its just another box in the system, simple, some cars have sensors near or in the cat but these are just threaded just like a bolt and with plenty of WD40 should come out alright.
   
   I have heard they come out easier when warm due to the metal expanding when warm, not sure Id want do that, Ive been burnt once too many times sorting exhausts when still warm lol
   
   Have a read of a haynes and see what you think, as long as you have good clearance to work your be ok
5. immense Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Northampton Posts: 2241 Citroën Saxo VTR

   #5 3rd March 2008, 23:13

   mines due for one too, getting a garage to slap it on though, £20 all in done dusted
6. Saxo_Steve Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Prestwick Posts: 952 Saxo VTR mk2

   #6 3rd March 2008, 23:32

   mk2 cat is in the manifold so you will need a new manifold. Or put an aftermarket manifold on and get an mk1 centre section and cat.
7. Matt_e Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2006 stevenage-ish Posts: 2839 clio

   #7 3rd March 2008, 23:38

   i thought all you need is this
   
   
8. immense Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Northampton Posts: 2241 Citroën Saxo VTR

   #8 3rd March 2008, 23:40

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Saxo_Steve mk2 cat is in the manifold so you will need a new manifold. Or put an aftermarket manifold on and get an mk1 centre section and cat.

   huh??? you only need to replace the cat mate...
9. immense Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Northampton Posts: 2241 Citroën Saxo VTR

   #9 3rd March 2008, 23:40

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Matt_e i thought all you need is this

   Yeah it is, should cost no more than £60/70 for the cat itself, fitting costs vary
10. Matt_e Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2006 stevenage-ish Posts: 2839 clio

    #10 3rd March 2008, 23:41

    seen one from euro car parts for £55 delivered
11. immense Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Northampton Posts: 2241 Citroën Saxo VTR

    #11 3rd March 2008, 23:43

    wouldn't grumble at that price mate
12. Matt_e Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2006 stevenage-ish Posts: 2839 clio

    #12 4th March 2008, 16:38

    whats the difference between ceramic and steel catalyst
13. Matt_e Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2006 stevenage-ish Posts: 2839 clio

    #13 4th March 2008, 17:31

    anyone know, need to know asap
14. immense Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Northampton Posts: 2241 Citroën Saxo VTR

    #14 4th March 2008, 17:52

    ceramic is cheaper? not 100% though!
15. Matt_e Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2006 stevenage-ish Posts: 2839 clio

    #15 4th March 2008, 18:00

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by immense ceramic is cheaper? not 100% though!

    yeah over £100 cheaper
16. immense Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Northampton Posts: 2241 Citroën Saxo VTR

    #16 4th March 2008, 18:38

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Matt_e yeah over £100 cheaper

    It's cheaper for a reason then I say