catalytic converter

1. martinfabio Newbie Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 8

   #1 7th March 2012, 15:09

   had to weld the catalytic converter at the front of the engine. took the 4 bolts off also a metal plate came off one of the bolts cant remember how it goes back on. any help appreciated
2. xxo0pko0xx Established Member Joined: May 2009 cleethorpes, Lincolnshire Posts: 1830 Astra 2006 (55) 1.9 cdti 150 sri 192hp 322ftlb

   #2 7th March 2012, 15:46

   meatl plate is a flange between the two joints :/
3. Saxotim Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2007 Leeds Posts: 2865 172 Cup, Mk2 VTR

   #3 7th March 2012, 15:53

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by xxo0pko0xx metal plate is a gasket between the two flanges :/

   fixed.
4. martinfabio Newbie Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 8

   #4 7th March 2012, 17:45

   thanks for the reply but i was on about the metal bit it has its got 3 holes 1 that goes on one of the bolts then there a big hole too better i show this picture
   
5. Saxotim Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2007 Leeds Posts: 2865 172 Cup, Mk2 VTR

   #5 7th March 2012, 17:49

   looks like the lifting eye from the front right (as you look at it) of the engine. ill find a pic
6. Saxotim Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2007 Leeds Posts: 2865 172 Cup, Mk2 VTR

   #6 7th March 2012, 17:52

   part 13, this is view from rear of engine
   
   
7. martinfabio Newbie Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 8

   #7 7th March 2012, 18:34

   thanks saxotim