Faulty Catalytic Converter
 

I just brought my 2000 S4 for diags at a dealership because of the Check engine light coming on. They said I had a faulty Catalytic Converter...the estimate is $2500.00 to replace one of the converters...it is a major job since they need to lower the engine..does anyone know if this is accurate or am I getting ripped off.

All comments appreciated..

RE: Faulty Catalytic Converter
 

Where are you located I might be able to help you out ?

RE: Faulty Catalytic Converter
 

Torrance, CA
Thanks for any recommendations.

RE: Faulty Catalytic Converter
 

O sorry man i'm in Canada and the place I know rebuilds yours for a good price

RE: Faulty Catalytic Converter
 

Thanks anyway...I am the original owner on this vehicle...it seems since my warranty expired, major issues have occured including, bad water pump - which caused internal engine damage, and now this... do you happen to know how long I can drive this w/ a bad catalytic converter?

RE: Faulty Catalytic Converter
 

no I don't think it will cause any internal damage but the smell will be enough to get it changed

RE: Faulty Catalytic Converter
 

Why would they need to lower the engine to change the cat?

RE: Faulty Catalytic Converter
 

Thats what the Audi dealership told me...Labor is aprox. $1000.00 ...what do you think is appropriate?

Thanks

RE: Faulty Catalytic Converter
 

I'd try and find a performance shop in your area experienced with Audi's. I was pretty sure that quote was high after I read the word "dealer".

RE: Faulty Catalytic Converter
 

yah bro if you gotta pay now then take it somewhere else dealerships are good for warrentee issues cause its free most the time but after that they just wanna milk you...

Yah my cat is toast now and it stinks man Im thinkin bout hollowing it out now but I dunno it probly smell worse