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leeham987
12th March 2012, 11:16
Just come back from having an engine diagnostic, and came up with the code p0420. It's the catalytic converter and apparently the O2 sensor out of parameter.

They wanted £250 quid to replace the cat and O2 sensor. Bit steep I think. So going to get the parts myself and tackle it myself with a friend who's a mechanic.

Where's the best place to source these parts?

Also is it fine to run with a dodgy sensor and cat converter? For a few days at least?
f13sta
12th March 2012, 19:51
thats not too bad of a price mate.
for me who gets trade for a decent bosal cat it were around the £150 mark (i think that were +vat)
and the lamda sensor would be around £20 ish. so say £170+£50 labor +vat.

doesn't see too bad now does it.
ofcourse i could get a cheaper one for £70
Aaron
12th March 2012, 20:37
will be fine to run it on a dodgy sensor and cat

google brings up this annoying video- not sure if that works mind(video)
Fixing Bad Catalytic Converters With Inefficiency Code P0420 - YouTube
mclovin9091
12th March 2012, 20:57
Fuck me he's enthusiastic. :)
leeham987
12th March 2012, 21:57
thats not too bad of a price mate.
for me who gets trade for a decent bosal cat it were around the £150 mark (i think that were +vat)
and the lamda sensor would be around £20 ish. so say £170+£50 labor +vat.

doesn't see too bad now does it.
ofcourse i could get a cheaper one for £70

Not working at the moment, so the cheaper option is more appealing. What would be the difference between a cheap one and a more expensive one? Longevity?

Seen some on europarts for around £50. Any experience with the brand?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/catalytic-converter
leeham987
12th March 2012, 21:58
Also, the garage turned the light of, drove for about 100 miles today, the light has not returned. Surely it would have returned if it was fucked?
leeham987
13th March 2012, 10:43
will be fine to run it on a dodgy sensor and cat

google brings up this annoying video- not sure if that works mind(video)
Fixing Bad Catalytic Converters With Inefficiency Code P0420 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5icTmYItwiE)

Only just seen this video, will try running some cleaner through. :y: