Hi all, my catalytic converter has died
on the 004 nissan x-trail need help in getting something affordable so i can tow the dubs again!
told these are unique to Nissan unless someone makes it from scratch
any exhaust peeps out there ??? $$$$ or parts or both
please email or text me and i will call
0421286423
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Have you tried your local exhaust shop?
tried 2 but still $1200......dah
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just hopin someone here works in one....
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1200 bux omg try a wreakers
do you really need it?
yeah i think he would
how do you know when your cat has died? Seriously!
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The thing sounds like it's got a bunch of marbles rolling around in it.
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Jasmine the 75 L Bug
56 oval, 2000 New Beetle
type3lover wrote:how do you know when your cat has died? Seriously!
ha ha
yepp, seriously there is 20% plus ...power loss on hills and under load
car starts to stall on occasions ie at traffic lights.
The cat verter sends message to the eng managemnet system and the fuel consumption goes way up.
Eng temp can be raised somewhat....
Whistling exhaust also is an indicator.....
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VDUBXTC wrote:The thing sounds like it's got a bunch of marbles rolling around in it.
Give Performance Pipes a call and ask for John.
5/103 Bradman St
Acacia Ridge QLD 4110
(07) 3345 4905
no marbles yet, Jace but many thanx for the heads up...now i really need u to buy the Cordy bits lol
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RISKY4LIFE wrote:1200 bux omg try a wreakers
genuine is almost double !!!!
tried some wreckers but said wrong year
Nissan changed them so they have a monopoly now!
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all helps
mine is a vin ending 0037678 2004 mod.
any firther comments very much appreciated
No wonder u live in valla Dukati 998 ;-)
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This is interesting. maybe just gut it for the moment and see how u go (stick in a steel bar like a socket extension and hammer it out, the honey comb mesh is brittle). They are exy cause the honey comb mesh of a cat contains a coating of platinum. If for some reason the car is run really hot, this mesh can melt and fuse, causing too much exhaust pressure and overheating. Certain fuels and additives can bugger up the cats as well in regards to the coating. Don't gut ur cat unless u are sure the cat is dead, they aren't cheap.
messages to the engine managment is only an oxygen sensor for emissions, not that cat itself. It may be in the cat, or just after in the 'pipe line'.
If u are worried about the oxygen sensor, maybe swap for one at a wreckers. and u won't need to spend $1200 on a new cat. an exhaust shop can retrofit a 'generic' and it doesn't take that much talent to cut and remount the oxygen sensor.
The oxygen sensor tells the engine management whether the fuel mixture is rich or lean. the cat simply breaks down toxic byproducts like carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide into harmless CO2 and NO2. they do different jobs and shouldn't impose on each other.
If the cat is buggered, it won't harm fuel mixture or tell the computer differently, it just pumps out more toxic gases. so in turn, shouldn't influence fuel consumption, unless its gunked or melted up hindering exhaust gas flow. oxygen sensor on the other hand, certainly can.
Some food for thought anyways... but u really should be able to run a car fine and dandy without a cat and not dull down ur engine performance. Not saying that u would cause of the environment and stuff and bad emissions, but in saying so, i doubt it would be the source of ur probs.
Keep us updated on ur findings!
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nice to hear from u chris ole buddy
cheers
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One more thing, do u have only 1 or two oxygen sensors through ur exhaust?
and was there ever a 'check engine' light?
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69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
bushed wrote:VDUBXTC wrote:The thing sounds like it's got a bunch of marbles rolling around in it.
Give Performance Pipes a call and ask for John.
5/103 Bradman St
Acacia Ridge QLD 4110
(07) 3345 4905
no marbles yet, Jace but many thanx for the heads up...now i really need u to buy the Cordy bits lol
Cordy Bits?
Jasmine the 75 L Bug
56 oval, 2000 New Beetle
no engine light Chris
dunno bout nr of sensors
just got hme and raining
driving my trusty Cordy Cordoba vw Golf in spanish clothing.
bajachris88 wrote:One more thing, do u have only 1 or two oxygen sensors through ur exhaust?
and was there ever a 'check engine' light?
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Don't! get a second hand O2 sensor. You will be wasting money if you do. If you have 2 of them like one before and after the cat then a busted cat will throw out the A/F readings to some degree on the after sensor? I think?
btw 1200 BUKS !!!! wtf!! why? once you start getting past 200 dollar mark thats is considered expensive. These are also the completely SS metal substrate with 200CPSI hi flow cats. So why on earth would a crappy ceramic stocky cost 1200???
71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE
yo
no engine warning lights on dash or test results at dealers showed up.....
so I would jump at an offer for even $600
but been told the nissan ones are unique ??? I just want the car to go .....not have a goldplated cat ! arghhh
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go to ebay, buy one off there, take it to your local exhaust shop and get them to fit it. Way less than 1200
problemo here is the cat is in the extractor manifold
so 4 cyl means 4x dearer!
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This thread is over rated , purchase a after market cat for under $200.00 , and go to the knock shop with the $1000.00 leftover
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seagull wrote:This thread is over rated , purchase a after market cat for under $200.00 , and go to the knock shop with the $1000.00 leftover
Paid $300 for our Hi flo cat on the new beetle. Volkswagen wanted $1,380. So I'm with Seagull
Jasmine the 75 L Bug
56 oval, 2000 New Beetle
Nissan have it as well as subaru attached to the manifold.
in 2005 as stated below, they recalled these
GUESS WHAT there are times when the exhaust with particles can get into the engine...now i have too low compression (wet and dry) due to these hot particles damaging the cylinders and perhaps the valves!!!
any offers under $5,000(yepp u heard ..dealer quote!!! to repair or replace my engine. went very well until this happened..then suddenly lost power esp on hills. 30% more fuel cosumption!!! too.
whether on petrol or lpg !!! will be negotiating with Nissan asap for assistance.
any suggestions / contacts /drinkin buddies?/
saw a neat short eng in Usa but need the car asap...
pls someone in Sth East Qld...
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seagull wrote:This thread is over rated , purchase a after market cat for under $200.00 , and go to the knock shop with the $1000.00 leftover
Yes Please!
71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE
cat fitted
$990 am going back to fetch old one but Vlad th damage is done to engine
now i need help/advise with that
what u can do Bro?
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So the engine is fuched? I am guessing bits of ceramic from the cat got its way into the cylinders via the scavenging effect?
You could try to rebuild it yourself.
Main parts you will need is pistons, rings and machine work. valves should be ok. Is it petrol or diesel?
its all the other bits that will cost a bit.
Bearings, gaskets, bolts ect... You should be able to rebuild it for around 2k? most of that quote you have is labor.
71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE
your welcome to give a hand .lol i have little time till Sept...
lol
am 63 this year and need to move and then can get a hoist ...not before
BIG crossbeam under that baby
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