hi there people :) u have a vauxhall vectra ls 16v 1.8 and the catalytic converter has gone, will it ruin the car etc or anything else to that effect, and where could i get one from and is it easy to fit yourself ? appreciate any help at all tyvm :)
2007-03-25 07:12:15 · 7 answers · asked by stevejulie 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
As above - no harm in short term - only your emissions will be high - don't get stopped by VOSA - if they find one thing like a faulty cat - they will go all over the car - try a scrapyard for a cat - just make sure it isn't rattly and broken. In all fairness though the prices have come down a lot - so it might be better to get a new one from an exhaust specialist (not from Vauxhall) - not difficult to fit - I did mine about 6 months ago on my Rover and it took about an hour to fit the whole exhaust system
2007-03-25 07:22:49 · answer #1 · answered by jamand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, the catalytic converter is only for emissions control for the environment. It filters the exhaust as it goes through it and then the exhaust goes out the tailpipe. You can get one from any salvage yard, and it would be best to have a professional install it, it's a little tricky to get it in there.
2007-03-25 07:23:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doubtful running without a catalytic converter will damage your car. You may experience better gas milage without it.
You may have trouble finding a place to work on your car without one. And, it's possible that you could be fined.
2007-03-25 13:16:39 · answer #3 · answered by rann_georgia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it shouldn't damage the car but it won't pass an MOT on exhaust emissions , any vauxhall dealer should supply one and it bolts on to the exhaust easily ..easier still if you have a car ramp
2007-03-25 07:20:17 · answer #4 · answered by xx60palominoxx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is unlawful to sell or install used converters...most salvage yard will not even consider selling you one....and unless you can weld and free rusted nuts and bolts and drill broken studs you will not be able to do it yourself...
2007-03-25 07:51:50 · answer #5 · answered by RiverRat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get a "cat" from almost any fast fit centre.
it's only a part of the exhaust and can be fitted relatively quickly.
Shop around first though.
2007-03-25 07:21:30 · answer #6 · answered by dadseimaj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi very easy to fit one try scrap yard you must replace it as your emmissions will be sky high if not
2007-03-25 07:18:10 · answer #7 · answered by taharniegsi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋