Is it possible to take off the catalyct converter,just until I can afford to have a new one put on? Will the car still run?
2006-08-11 07:17:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Ok...any ideas how to get it off? Is it simple?
2006-08-11 07:22:38 · update #1
If you remove the catalytic converter and do not replace it you:
1) violate federal law and subject you and anyone who works on your vehicle to MAJOR fines
2) leave your exhaust system disconnected, which will make the car extremely loud and may allow poisonous carbon monoxide fumes into the passenger area.
3) depending on the vehicle may cause poor performance
4) may allow cold air to come into the engine when it is turned off, causing damage.
It is not recommended at all
2006-08-11 07:28:11 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If the converter is blocked, it can reason the engine to overheat and carry out slightly actual harm. The converter is a cone form cloth with tiny holes. If the converter cloth cracked, it can really commence to crumple and plug up. a real caution signal is that your vehicle would not boost up as well because it used to. you really must have it fixed.
2016-11-24 20:25:07 · answer #2 · answered by kokal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it will still run, the check engine light may come on. You should never remove any equipment the vehicle came with except to replace it with new.
2006-08-11 10:54:00 · answer #3 · answered by Can do it man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's bad for sure just gut-it !!!
Not sure what kinda car you have or how easy it is ta get to ,but
once you have it off the vehicle take a crow bar or a long metal rod and jam it down into the cat. and break up the honey comb inside. It should just crumble and turn to dust.
Now simply reinstall.
But just as "Oldcvette" said: THIS IS ILLEGAL !!!
2006-08-11 07:24:43 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How old is the car? Auto manufacturer's are required by law to warranty the catalytic converter for 10 years, but the dealer won't tell you that.
2006-08-11 07:51:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if u r fron the USA it is illigal to take off the CAT but u can go to the Air care n pass the Aircare n then cut the CAT n weld the pipe back in
CATis only for the pollutoin control
2006-08-11 07:29:03 · answer #6 · answered by atman 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
depending on the car, it might cause your service engine light to come on. It will still run ok though
2006-08-11 07:21:15 · answer #7 · answered by Kevin M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
depends on the year and make of your car, it is illegal in any case.
2006-08-11 07:21:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES IT WILL STILL RUN ,BUT YOU WILL HAVE TO GET A NEW ONE BEFORE GETTING IT INSPECTED AGAIN!
2006-08-11 07:22:03 · answer #9 · answered by cyndi b 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋