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Post by mybaby on Feb 29, 2016 20:59:01 GMT -6
My '01 4.0 is in need of a catalytic converter (225k). I've checked and can replace with a new one for about $200. (rock auto) Was wondering if it would be OK to pick up a used one from a salvage yard, and if so, is there a difference between the 3.5 and the 4.0. At this point I would like to keep the expense as low as possible. Haven't checked but what would a reasonable price be from the yard or am I just asking for trouble going this route?
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Post by sall on Feb 29, 2016 21:03:16 GMT -6
It is illegal for salvage yards to sell used catalytic converters and also for you to install a used one technically.
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Post by tigger on Feb 29, 2016 23:37:07 GMT -6
[cough, cough] gut it [cough, cough]...  |
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Post by RCA1186 on Mar 1, 2016 7:14:18 GMT -6
It is illegal for salvage yards to sell used catalytic converters and also for you to install a used one technically. Exactly right. Depending on the yard most won't even take them as scrap anymore. I've had a universal magnaflow cat on mine with no ill effect before fyi. |
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Post by Paulaurora on Mar 1, 2016 9:19:14 GMT -6
if u have issue with ur mufflers rusting out i would buy whole assembly cat with the new mufflers and pipes its comes out cheaper in long run then replacing cat and then replacing mufflers later .
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Post by ljhermsen on Mar 5, 2016 17:49:26 GMT -6
Get the new Walker from Rock Auto and make sure to use the 5% discount. Take your old catalytic converter to the junk yard and you may get around $100 for it, maybe more. There's precious metals in catalytic convertors and the OEM converters are worth pretty good money, even when shot.
A lot of people aren't aware of this.
Good luck.
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Post by mybaby on Mar 5, 2016 20:28:32 GMT -6
Thanks for the info. I didn't know you could get money for old catalytic converts.
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Post by ljhermsen on Mar 5, 2016 23:34:51 GMT -6
The market fluctuates, but I've gotten $90-110 for OEM convertors. Let us know what you get.
Good luck!
Larry
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Post by RCA1186 on Mar 7, 2016 8:39:59 GMT -6
Thanks for the info. I didn't know you could get money for old catalytic converts. They contain platinum, copper, nickel, palladium, rhodium among other things. Around my area they'll go under your car in commuter lots and cut off your cat with a battery powered sawzall so they can scrap 'em. Kind of a rude awakening when you first start your car. |
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Post by sall on Mar 7, 2016 9:10:50 GMT -6
Yeah not here but nearby cities it is a problem. If you drive a brodozer or anything easy enough to crawl under beware. Easy access. Easy money for heroin or meth. Not all vehicles have cats under them though but right off the manifold/s.
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Post by plato442 on Mar 10, 2016 20:32:45 GMT -6
Yeah I scrapped my Auroras pluggished cat and got nearly 100 here in Idaho even! I replaced it with a Flow Monster replacement high flow cat. Works great!
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Post by ljhermsen on Mar 14, 2016 16:54:46 GMT -6
Hey Darryl,
Did you ever replace the catalytic convertor yet?
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Post by mybaby on Mar 14, 2016 18:47:24 GMT -6
Not yet,waiting for my tax return to get a few other things done as well. I'm getting tired of looking at that check engine light though
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Post by randnon on Mar 25, 2016 8:52:14 GMT -6
You mentioned the check engine light, Are you sure it is the converter. A misfire will often cause a similar code. I have seen others replace good converters that were simply could not clean up a poorly running engine. The replacement may not be able to handle that as well for long. As far as gutting the internals,I am not sure the newer monitoring systems would tolerate that. The post converter OX sensor would go crazy.
Original equipment converters are valuable and I have gotten ~$50to 70 for them, a scrap aftermarket one just $5 to 10. Scrap today is not worth what it was a couple of years ago. I think most yards grab them off their new arrivals to get the value out of them. My local yards do not leave them on any cars. I would not be in a rush to scrap a good original. Rich
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Post by ejohnson03 on Mar 28, 2016 5:20:07 GMT -6
I have a new CAT for sale $45. Installed one on my 2002 Aurora and it works great. Check AP Exhaust systems web site to see if this fits your application, p/n 608266. 2 1/2 inlet, 2 1/2 outlet, bung fitting for O2 sensor.  |
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Post by mybaby on Mar 30, 2016 1:54:39 GMT -6
I'm interested in your catalytic converter. Is it for the 3.5 or 4.0. I didn't find the p/n.
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Post by ejohnson03 on Mar 30, 2016 4:57:46 GMT -6
As this is a Universal Cat, it will fit most any vehicle.
My 2002 Aurora is the 4.0L, and it works very well.
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Post by mybaby on Mar 30, 2016 15:52:42 GMT -6
What would be the cost shipped to me at zip code 46825? Do you have Pay Pal?
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Post by ejohnson03 on Apr 1, 2016 10:43:12 GMT -6
mybaby, shipping cost looks to be around $18.75 for this item.
Yes, I do have Paypal account.
You live near Fort Wayne right?
We will be camping at the Pokagon state park in Angola, Indiana for Memorial weekend.
We could meet in between or something to save on shipping?
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Post by mybaby on Apr 8, 2016 8:40:47 GMT -6
Have decided to get it now rather than wait until the holiday. Please send me info to transfer funds to your account, along with total cost including shipping. You can also contact me through my email address: (darrylmiddleton1010@gmail.com)
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