Universal Catalytic Converter

[rob11g]

I am planning on having a muffler shop install a Universal Catalytic Converter, it seems to be cost effective for a 98 beetle, the dealer wanted $1,000 and STS wanted to take a look and then order the Converter from the dealer, which I am expecting to be very expensive also. I called a local muffler shop and they carry Universal Catalytic Converter and will do the job for around $200. Has anyone run into problems with a Universal Catalytic Converter ?

[Jian]

make sure it has provisions for installing the 2nd O2 sensor.

[noR]

That's deffinately the route I'd go Rob.

Like jian pointed out, make sure they weld in bungs or do whatever they need to to make sure your measuring system doesn't get screwed up.

But that sounds like a good move to me.


btw, you might want to see if there's anyone you can sell that used cat to, recycle it or something. There's alot of $ still to be had from your old part; don't let the muffler shop hold onto it w/o knowing that.

I've got a mechanic friend that sells used Acura cat's for $75 ea. You may find something similar; metal prices are way up lately.

[rob11g]

Thanks for the reply, this makes me feel much better, I am taking it to a Meineke Shop, do you think they should know about the o2 sensors ?

[Billsbug]

Did u say $1000 from VW?! Here's a great price on a Magnaflow cat conv: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

[noR]

Originally Posted by rob11g

Thanks for the reply, this makes me feel much better, I am taking it to a Meineke Shop, do you think they should know about the o2 sensors ?

Of course they SHOULD, but don't expect it. Tell them, so they know from the beginning even if they don't.

[rob11g]

I will make sure they know about these items you all are mentioning, I am not sure what a bung is.

[noR]

basically just a hole & a nut.

It's how you mount your threaded O2 sensor.

[rob11g]

OK, got it, I am going tomorrow AM. Thanks again all

[rob11g]

Just got back from the muffler shop and they relaced the cat conv. with and OEM part, final cost with tire rotation came to $280. Thanks for all suggestions.

[noR]

found an oem at a good price huh? wow, nice. Glad you got it all sorted out.

[rob11g]

Yes, that cat issue is resolved, now I am told I have a tie rod issue, I posted another thread, hopefully you can comment.