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07-28-2004, 06:55 PM
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hey guys, i was wondering how hard is it to remove and replace catalytic converter because my cat. is retarded... makes this RATTLING NOISE after i hit 2000 rpm... I want to just order a new one and put it on myself... b/c i no they wil charge me over 100 bux to remove & replace! 
07-28-2004, 06:57 PM
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Fairly easy, give it a shot and remember to use jack stands. You'll have to get a small ring that goes between the cat and the exhaust. They only cost about 10 bucks from honda.
On the install difficulty level i'd give it a 2 out of ten.
On the install difficulty level i'd give it a 2 out of ten.
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Re: (hemp)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hemp »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Can be a real pain in the *** if the bolts are seized.</TD></TR></TABLE>
There is a good chance of this, but a breaker bar or a pipe to the wrench should do the trick.
There is a good chance of this, but a breaker bar or a pipe to the wrench should do the trick.
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Re: how HARd... (BADEG6)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BADEG6 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if it rattles you dont have to remove the cat just remove the heat shield y0!</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeppp! Thats what I had to do this afternoon!
Yeppp! Thats what I had to do this afternoon!
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yeah it shouldn't be that big of a deal, like he said it might just be your heat sheild but if its not, hit the bolts with some BP Blaster before you start and hope you dont brake any...
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Re: how HARd... (soy9sauce9)
Just use a ratchet with a pipe over then end of it. And SLOWLY loosen it... like push on it let off a little push on it let off a little. You don't want to strip it or snap it
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Re: how HARd... (Ajax)
Yea its prolly the shield..mine rattled for a while cause it rusted out at the bolt points, but i fixed it by strappin it on with one of those screw on circular clamp things...sorry its late...
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