Difference between revisions of "Change a CAT"
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Hopefully someone will add the DIY info here | Hopefully someone will add the DIY info here | ||
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| + | 1) Diffuser off (Rearmost part of the undertray) | ||
| + | 2) Undo nuts from Cat. | ||
| + | 3) Cut off those that won't move, swear profusely. | ||
| + | 4) Wiggle the Cat, silencer and flexi until it all comes apart (If nessecary remove rubber mount from the flexi) | ||
| + | 5) Offer up CRP and fit the new stainless steel bolts in place not forgetting the gaskets | ||
| + | 6) Tighten the new stainless steel nuts progressively as your CRP may not be an exact fit | ||
| + | 7) Find gaskets on the floor undo the bolts and refit corectly | ||
| + | 8) Refit diffuser | ||
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| + | Job is a carrot, first time will take hours as the bolts are all ruted, second time is a doddle. | ||
| + | While the cat is off press out the studs with a vice and a suitable socket, makes things easier next time. | ||
Revision as of 13:14, 29 August 2006
1) Drive to independent specialist such as Sinclaire's of Romford 2) Pay them
It is that simple
Hopefully someone will add the DIY info here
Or:
1) Diffuser off (Rearmost part of the undertray) 2) Undo nuts from Cat. 3) Cut off those that won't move, swear profusely. 4) Wiggle the Cat, silencer and flexi until it all comes apart (If nessecary remove rubber mount from the flexi) 5) Offer up CRP and fit the new stainless steel bolts in place not forgetting the gaskets 6) Tighten the new stainless steel nuts progressively as your CRP may not be an exact fit 7) Find gaskets on the floor undo the bolts and refit corectly 8) Refit diffuser
Job is a carrot, first time will take hours as the bolts are all ruted, second time is a doddle. While the cat is off press out the studs with a vice and a suitable socket, makes things easier next time.