take it to an exhaust shop ,in case there's any cutting or welding involved they will be prepared to do it,its really too hard of a job to try and do from just jacking it up and working on it,if its on a lift they have easy access to it and can do it in less than an hour,you,ll spend a lot longer than that just trying to get the bolts loose or cutting them or the pipe off,and you do need to have it replaced,if not your car wont pass inspection ,good luck on it.
2007-11-16 15:36:17
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answered by dodge man 7
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It would help if you said what engine you have: the Taurus had three engines. You've probably got the 3.0 since it's the most common. You also didn't specify if it was the primary or secondary cat. The primary cat under the oil pan can be replaced by welding a new one in place. The secondary cat is a bolt in unit. Either cat can be opened up and have the substrate replaced, but the most economical solution is to just have a muffler shop weld on a new generic converter. You should also know that the catalytic converter doesn't rob your engine of power from excessive backpressure. The cat is filled with a honeycomb susbstrate in which gases flow straight through. Backpressure is caused by the muffler, and a little bit of it is necessary for the EGR to work properly.
2007-11-19 16:04:46
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answered by Ryan M 5
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First off, if you don't have to have one for emissions regulations, scrap it and don't waste money on a new one. Buy a piece of exhaust pipe to go in it's place and clamp it in. Your car will gain about 10-15 horsepower due to less backpressure(a force resisting the exhaust flow) in the exhaust.
If you must then i recomend finding a converter from Summit Racing, a very well known performance parts store and they have good prices (these are also hi-flow models, to reduce backpressure). Then if you don't have ramps or jackstands ask your neighbor to borrow them and go to the hardware store and get a hacksaw, if you don't have one. Cut off the old converter and just clamp on the new one using exhaust clamps. Total spent: 75 bucks: tape measure, wrench for clamps, clamps (all bought at an auto parts store)and cat.Then go out and buy yourself lunch because you did it yourself.
2007-11-17 01:16:38
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answered by zz383 1
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http://www.car-stuff.com/catalyticconverter.htm
If you are sure you need to replace it go to this link and purchase the proper converter. Then take it to an exhaust shop and have them install it. Don't go to Midas or any of the big boys or a dealer. Find an independent. Should cost less than $100 to install. You could do it yourself but it's quite a job.
2007-11-16 15:35:38
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answered by tronary 7
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First answer... Don't.
Aside from that (and it was only a joke, I assure you) find yourself a Haynes manual for the year and model. They are based on a complete tear down and rebuild of a brand new, factory supplied car. However, to replace the cats, you're going to need to get under the car, so you're going to need good ramps and some good jack stands.
2007-11-16 15:29:32
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answered by cheezbawl2003 4
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