What kind of pipe do I need to replace catalytic converter?
A signal catalytic converter replacement and a Y pipe style which is incorporated into the exhaust head pipe. The video below shows a signal cat replacement while further down we show a video on a Y pipe style. After watching the video continue down our guide to pick up on addition information which is updated regularly.
Where are the coupler bolts on a catalytic converter?
Install and tighten the coupler mounting bolts at the rear of the catalytic converter. This coupler can slide up over the pipe and then be pushed downward onto the rear exhaust pipe. Tighten these bolts completely and then finish tightening the front of the catalytic converter flange nuts or bolts.
Where do I find the catalytic converter in my car?
Slide under the vehicle and locate the tubes of the exhaust system, which should run all the way to your vehicle’s rear exhaust. The converter should not be terribly difficult to find — it will usually take the form of a rectangular or rounded “box” in the middle of your exhaust system.
Is the catalytic converter part of the exhaust system?
Benjamin Jerew is an ASE-certified Master Automobile Technician with over a decade of experience in auto repair, maintenance, and diagnosis. The catalytic converter is part of the exhaust system, processing all exhaust leaving the engine before it can escape into the atmosphere.
Can a straight pipe be used to replace a catalytic converter?
Before replacing your expensive catalytic converter, make sure it is the culprit by replacing it temporarily with a straight pipe, sometimes called a test pipe. If your car runs properly with the test pipe in place, your catalytic converter will need to be replaced soon. Park the vehicle on a level surface and raise it with a hydraulic jack.
Install and tighten the coupler mounting bolts at the rear of the catalytic converter. This coupler can slide up over the pipe and then be pushed downward onto the rear exhaust pipe. Tighten these bolts completely and then finish tightening the front of the catalytic converter flange nuts or bolts.
How are catalytic converters secured to the exhaust system?
Typically, catalytic converters are secured in two ways: either bolted up at the flanges or welded directly into the pipes of the exhaust system.
When did they start putting catalytic converters in cars?
Catalytic converters have been installed in cars and light trucks since the mid-1970s. The catalytic converter cleans the vehicle’s exhaust gases before they are expelled from the exhaust pipe.