DIY Catalytic converter replacement
11-08-2010, 02:27 PM
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DIY Catalytic converter replacement
I have been searching for a DIY to replace the Cat on 2005 RX-8 but am unable to find one, just see one that says to remove a few bolts and no pics.. are there any good Cat removal DIY's?
11-08-2010, 02:47 PM
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Its not my car, haven't even looked at it and she lives in Dallas, I live in Houston so I want to see why they are charging $1400 to change her cat out..
If I could get a DIY then I could tell her if I could do it or not for her for free
If I could get a DIY then I could tell her if I could do it or not for her for free
11-08-2010, 02:54 PM
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The cat itself is like $1200.00 I think. Swapping it out is five bolts.
This is my midpipe that replaces the stock cat pipe.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/4968876181/http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/4968876181/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/9krpmrx8/, on Flickr
This is my midpipe that replaces the stock cat pipe.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/4968876181/http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/4968876181/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/9krpmrx8/, on Flickr
11-08-2010, 03:07 PM
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Yea I just talked to the dealership and they said it was like $1271 for the part itself, holy jeez!! Something about it having gold, platinum and other precious metals in it... jeez
11-08-2010, 03:10 PM
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Cats are covered by emission warranty for 80K miles and she still is inside the time limit....
So how many miles?
If you do change it yourself you just have to unplug the O2 sensor, remove it and place it somewhere safe before you drop the pipe.
Breaking bolts is likely so get some spares. Use penetrating oil to prevent damage. Oh, and it's really hot after driving...
So how many miles?
If you do change it yourself you just have to unplug the O2 sensor, remove it and place it somewhere safe before you drop the pipe.
Breaking bolts is likely so get some spares. Use penetrating oil to prevent damage. Oh, and it's really hot after driving...
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11-08-2010, 03:12 PM
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Yep, but that is any cat converter, they are all expensive that is why people are cutting them out of cars in the parking lot. My father head of a Jeep club and a lot of them have been getting hit recently since it's easy on a lifted truck to cut it out with a sawz all.
11-08-2010, 03:26 PM
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11-08-2010, 03:52 PM
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She is coming back down to Houston next week so I will do it for her..
Does the below sound okay? I need to get 14mm and 12mm sockets if that is the case.. does it need to be deep socket or anything special Ima need to do this? I dont exactly have a full set of metric tools
1. Take off your cat.
Taking it off is very straightforward.
All you neet is to disconnect the oxygen sensor from the connector jst above it.
Unscrew three 14mm nuts on the front joint, two 14mm nuts on the back joint, detach the 2 horizontal support panels by unbolting 12 mm bolts that hold them in place (4 in each) and finally pulling off the rubber mount.
Even after you take off everything that holds your cat, the pipe will remain in place. To get it off grab a large screwdriver (carefully not to damage the metal ring in there) jam it between the flanges on the front join and using the screwdriver as a lever separate the joint. Once it is out, Just pull the whole pipe out of the rear joint.
2. Take out the Oxygen sensor:
Remove the sensor guard by unscrewing two 10mm nuts.
Unscrew and remove the sensor.
11-08-2010, 04:50 PM
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11-08-2010, 05:04 PM
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If the cat is already dead, and not under warranty, you could just bash the clogged material out and leave it empty - voila, free midpipe. Or not, it's your car.
Tip for removal, the header joint 'bolts' are mounted into the midpipe - they won't loosen, you'll just break something. Undo the 'nuts' on the front of the joint.
Tip for removal, the header joint 'bolts' are mounted into the midpipe - they won't loosen, you'll just break something. Undo the 'nuts' on the front of the joint.
11-08-2010, 10:04 PM
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I'm in Dallas and will be happy to change it for you.
Otherwise be sure to put high temp anti-seize on all the threaded bolts before reinstalling it to avoid any future issues removing those parts again
TX is an OBD2 emission compliance state.
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Otherwise be sure to put high temp anti-seize on all the threaded bolts before reinstalling it to avoid any future issues removing those parts again
TX is an OBD2 emission compliance state.
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11-09-2010, 09:41 AM
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Alright I'll tell her that someone is offering to do it for her and see what she wants to do lol
11-09-2010, 10:00 AM
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Alright man she is all excited lol now she dont have to drive to houston..
can you PM me phone number / address and name and stuff so i can get it to her?
she is a lil hottie so dont be humpin her leg like 9krpm says u guys like to do
and ill let u know her name and what not
11-09-2010, 10:05 AM
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Alright man she is all excited lol now she dont have to drive to houston..
can you PM me phone number / address and name and stuff so i can get it to her?
she is a lil hottie so don't be humpin her leg like 9krpm says u guys like to do and ill let u know her name and what not
can you PM me phone number / address and name and stuff so i can get it to her?
she is a lil hottie so don't be humpin her leg like 9krpm says u guys like to do
and ill let u know her name and what not I think she is safe with Team, he is a little abrasive at times but I doubt he would be disrespectful to a young lady.
11-09-2010, 12:39 PM
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