Stolen Catalytic Converter - Please Help
03-05-2007, 09:56 PM
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Stolen Catalytic Converter - Please Help
A couple of tweaker losers stole my catalytic converter today while I was at work. I'm not sure exactly what is missing, so I took a few pics in hopes that someone could tell me exactly what I need (specific type of converter, O2 sensors, etc...). It's a 94 4runner w/ a V6 and they didn't saw it off... they just unscrewed the 4 bolts. It's a California 4runner and I've been having a tough time trying to figure out exactly which part(s) I need. 1 part converter? 2 part converter? O2 sensor? Also... if it's just the converter, can I just buy it and bolt it in myself? Any special installation required? Thanks a lot, in advance. Appreciate any advice. Here's a pic:
03-05-2007, 10:02 PM
#3
Contributing Member
welcome to yotatech... that sucks you could get some new flanges have the new cat welded to those and bolt it in cats run about 60 bucks shipped from www.hottexhaust.com
03-05-2007, 10:11 PM
#5
Try cat-recert places. All you will need is the new cat, and 4 bolts/nut plates. No O2 sensors needed, those are further up in the system.
Thank your lucky stars tho, most of the time they cut em.
btw, searching finds these threads
Here
Here
Here
And finally, here
Thank your lucky stars tho, most of the time they cut em.
btw, searching finds these threads
Here
Here
Here
And finally, here
03-05-2007, 10:25 PM
#6
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Try cat-recert places. All you will need is the new cat, and 4 bolts/nut plates. No O2 sensors needed, those are further up in the system.
Thank your lucky stars tho, most of the time they cut em.
btw, searching finds these threads
Here
Here
Here
And finally, here
Thank your lucky stars tho, most of the time they cut em.
btw, searching finds these threads
Here
Here
Here
And finally, here
Trending Topics
03-05-2007, 10:36 PM
#8
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Beautiful! And do I have to search for a cat for my make/model alone, or do I also have to specify it's a California car?
Thanks to everyone for the help and info. I really appreciate it. I initially thought I was looking at least a $500 deductible for fixing it, but it sounds like I can pick up a replacement for under $200 and bolt on myself. THANK YOU!
Thanks to everyone for the help and info. I really appreciate it. I initially thought I was looking at least a $500 deductible for fixing it, but it sounds like I can pick up a replacement for under $200 and bolt on myself. THANK YOU!
03-06-2007, 12:09 AM
#10
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Orange County CA
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Replacement Catalytic
Mine was stolen too.
I ordered this one from my local Napa Auto Parts: http://www.napaonline.com/masterpage...r+-+Direct+Fit
Item#: EXH15653
Price: $134.00
tax and shipping not included
(Additional Contents:2 Gaskets)
I hope to have time to install it in the next few days
I ordered this one from my local Napa Auto Parts: http://www.napaonline.com/masterpage...r+-+Direct+Fit
Item#: EXH15653
Price: $134.00
tax and shipping not included
(Additional Contents:2 Gaskets)
I hope to have time to install it in the next few days
03-06-2007, 04:59 PM
#13
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Mine was stolen too.
I ordered this one from my local Napa Auto Parts: http://www.napaonline.com/masterpage...r+-+Direct+Fit
Item#: EXH15653
Price: $134.00
tax and shipping not included
(Additional Contents:2 Gaskets)
I hope to have time to install it in the next few days
I ordered this one from my local Napa Auto Parts: http://www.napaonline.com/masterpage...r+-+Direct+Fit
Item#: EXH15653
Price: $134.00
tax and shipping not included
(Additional Contents:2 Gaskets)
I hope to have time to install it in the next few days
03-06-2007, 05:18 PM
#15
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Eastern Iowa
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Check the underhood sticker, it will tell you if its Cal. or Federal emissions.
federal is probably a 2 way, meaning it has 2 catalysts
cal spec is three way having three catalysts
federal is probably a 2 way, meaning it has 2 catalysts
cal spec is three way having three catalysts
03-06-2007, 05:57 PM
#17
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
1) Do I need a cat that specifically states "California Emissions?" for the vehicle to run properly?
2) If not, will I run into any problems when it comes time to get the truck smogged if I go w/ a "Federal Emissions" cat?
Thanks a lot!
03-06-2007, 06:24 PM
#18
Contributing Member
Under my hood states that it conforms to California regulations and is OBD 1 certified. I still don't know what this means w/ regard to replacing the cat. Can anyone out there tell me:
1) Do I need a cat that specifically states "California Emissions?" for the vehicle to run properly?
2) If not, will I run into any problems when it comes time to get the truck smogged if I go w/ a "Federal Emissions" cat?
Thanks a lot!
1) Do I need a cat that specifically states "California Emissions?" for the vehicle to run properly?
2) If not, will I run into any problems when it comes time to get the truck smogged if I go w/ a "Federal Emissions" cat?
Thanks a lot!
2) Probably
03-08-2007, 02:06 PM
#20
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Update on Stolen Cats
The two %*^&%'s that stole my cat have been caught, and the DA has decided to prosecute so it looks like these guys will get what's coming to them. Burglary and grand theft-auto. None of the cats were recovered, but I'm still happy that they will probably spend some time behind bars.
Thanks again for the advice and info, I decided to go w/ a Car Sound universal cat that's approved for California vehicles and I'm welding it on this time (and trying to figure out how to booby-trap it).
Aaron
94 SR5 4WD
Thanks again for the advice and info, I decided to go w/ a Car Sound universal cat that's approved for California vehicles and I'm welding it on this time (and trying to figure out how to booby-trap it).
Aaron
94 SR5 4WD
