I'm working on taking out my catalytic converter. The thing is a real PITA. I got the first oxygen sensor (closest to the turbo) off, but the back one is pretty difficult. Anyone have any tip to get this thing out?

The reaason I'm doing this is because I'm replacing my exhaust and I figured I might as well install a high-flow cat while I'm messing around. The bolts connecting the cat to the downpipe are also toast, so I'd have to take it out anyways.

 

Better yet, anyone in the Trenton/Philly area want to come out and give me a hand? Free beer and pizza!

 

Dude i feel your pain all i have to say is just work at it cause it took me awhile to get mine off and then it was smooth sailing.

 

It took me 5 sawzaw blades and 20 minutes of cutting torch, it's 1/4 inch steel around it !

Good luck

 

Around what? The connecting flanges?

The only thing I need to do right now is disconnect the oxygen sensor and it will be out.

 

Use a pipe-wrench

 

I was able to move the cat and downpipe around to where I could get the oxygen sensor from under the car. Still in progress.