New cat converter and O2 sensor

1. user_44477 Established Member Joined: May 2010 rotherham Posts: 1813 2001 Citroen saxo furio.

   #1 12th March 2012, 11:16

   Just come back from having an engine diagnostic, and came up with the code p0420. It's the catalytic converter and apparently the O2 sensor out of parameter.
   
   They wanted £250 quid to replace the cat and O2 sensor. Bit steep I think. So going to get the parts myself and tackle it myself with a friend who's a mechanic.
   
   Where's the best place to source these parts?
   
   Also is it fine to run with a dodgy sensor and cat converter? For a few days at least?
2. f13sta Established Member Joined: Sep 2010 loughborough Posts: 2229 1988 ford fiesta mk2 1.4- 2001 black saxo furio (d

   #2 12th March 2012, 19:51

   thats not too bad of a price mate.
   for me who gets trade for a decent bosal cat it were around the £150 mark (i think that were +vat)
   and the lamda sensor would be around £20 ish. so say £170+£50 labor +vat.
   
   doesn't see too bad now does it.
   ofcourse i could get a cheaper one for £70
3. Aaron Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2008 ..... Posts: 5231 ..............

   #3 12th March 2012, 20:37

   will be fine to run it on a dodgy sensor and cat
   
   google brings up this annoying video- not sure if that works mind(video)
   
4. mclovin9091 Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2011 Cambridge, dartford, glasgow Posts: 212 98 MK1 VTR

   #4 12th March 2012, 20:57

   Fuck me he's enthusiastic.
5. user_44477 Established Member Joined: May 2010 rotherham Posts: 1813 2001 Citroen saxo furio.

   #5 12th March 2012, 21:57

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by f13sta thats not too bad of a price mate. for me who gets trade for a decent bosal cat it were around the £150 mark (i think that were +vat) and the lamda sensor would be around £20 ish. so say £170+£50 labor +vat. doesn't see too bad now does it. ofcourse i could get a cheaper one for £70

   Not working at the moment, so the cheaper option is more appealing. What would be the difference between a cheap one and a more expensive one? Longevity?
   
   Seen some on europarts for around £50. Any experience with the brand?
   
   http://www.eurocarparts.com/catalytic-converter
6. user_44477 Established Member Joined: May 2010 rotherham Posts: 1813 2001 Citroen saxo furio.

   #6 12th March 2012, 21:58

   Also, the garage turned the light of, drove for about 100 miles today, the light has not returned. Surely it would have returned if it was fucked?
7. user_44477 Established Member Joined: May 2010 rotherham Posts: 1813 2001 Citroen saxo furio.

   #7 13th March 2012, 10:43

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Aaron will be fine to run it on a dodgy sensor and cat google brings up this annoying video- not sure if that works mind(video) Fixing Bad Catalytic Converters With Inefficiency Code P0420 - YouTube

   Only just seen this video, will try running some cleaner through.