01-09-2008, 11:42 AM | #1 |
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VW Cat Converter Question
Now the last time I needed a new cat it cost me like $150 at an independent muffler shop. However, this was 8 years ago and on '91 Cav. Is there anything about VWs that justifies a new cat for $750 or is he being hosed. |
01-09-2008, 04:15 PM | #2 |
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a new cat is not that expensive. find out of they are doing a new o2 sensor, and if not, tell him to take it to any old muffler shop and have them do it.
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01-09-2008, 04:22 PM | #3 |
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They are probably using a VW cat. Anything from VW is going to be 10x more expensive than anywhere else besides maybe a brake light switch.
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01-09-2008, 07:41 PM | #4 |
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Thanks, however I think his issues are deeper. I just did some research and came up with this recall http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3265690
which I what I think is what is wrong with his car. |
01-09-2008, 09:04 PM | #5 |
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the problem with aftermarket cats is that the pcm is very strict on a lot of newer cars. so when you put a new cat on the light may go off forever, or for a couple months and come back on. i used to see this a lot at honda.
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01-09-2008, 09:20 PM | #6 | |
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