Catalytic Convertor Question

  1. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2012 Middlesex/Surrey Posts: 432 Saxo VTS MK1
    #1
    Ok so i have finally got around to take it off to replace but have question about where it joins to the downpipe.

    Is there supposed to be some kind of gasket there as theres not one there at the moment so if i need to get replacement can someone post a link to what i need.

    One other query just being curious why does the bolt that connects them have a spring on it ?
  2. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #2
    That ebay link looks like a mk2 set-up(cat in manifold)so wrong type to the op`s saxo.
  3. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #3
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by kyle313 View Post
    its right manifold-cat/downpipe-center section ??? :s...
    On a MK1 its manifold downpipe CAT, centre section.
  4. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2012 Middlesex/Surrey Posts: 432 Saxo VTS MK1
    #4
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by kyle313 View Post
    Thats is indeed for a mk2 mines i
    mk1 so its manifold, downpipe
    and then cat.

    I may be blind and have not notice it in the downpipe but i only thought about it after i had taken car off axle stands and jack so could not be arsed trying to look for it but i thought i would have noticed it when i pulled it of ?

    I think this is what i need can anyone confirm.

    http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=120812025282&index=2&nav=SEARCH&ni d=84830543132

    Also when i fit it i understand i should not use exhaust paste upwards of the cat incase it contaminates it, is this correct ? so i guess i just put in gasket then bolt it up ?

    Thanks for the advice so far.
  5. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #5
    1st i`d say you`re right about the paste issue,2nd try this link mate.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CITROEN-SA...item27c664d016
  6. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI
    #6
    OP has a VTS so what MK it is makes no difference as the Cat was under then car on all of them.

    There is a gasket between the bottom of the mani and the start of the CAT which you can get for like £3 at a parts place. There is also a fitting kit which usually includes this gasket and also the bolts needed which I would advise replacing anyway as the original ones are likely rusted.
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  7. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2012 Middlesex/Surrey Posts: 432 Saxo VTS MK1
    #7
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by stevo67 View Post
    1st i`d say you`re right about the paste issue,2nd try this link mate.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CITROEN-SA...item27c664d016
    Cheers for that i dont think i need the whole kit thought as bolts and springs are in good nick as looking through invoices that came with car it is only a little over a year old
  8. Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Cheshire Posts: 621 mk2 Icelandic Vts.
    #8
    Your right mate don't need paste just clamp it up