Cat problems
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Cat problems
sup all,
I just got a catalytic converter from audi parts direct: I got the 1.8t Cat converter and two of the gaskets off this site. http://www.audi-parts-direct.com/epc-items.asp. My mechanic is putting the stuff on and claims that it is going from a 2 inch down to a 3 inch and that the gaskets i order will not fit on the Turbo inlet. Have any of you guys replaced this thing and had problems like this? I need my car back for tommorow.... can someone please advise?!
I just got a catalytic converter from audi parts direct: I got the 1.8t Cat converter and two of the gaskets off this site. http://www.audi-parts-direct.com/epc-items.asp. My mechanic is putting the stuff on and claims that it is going from a 2 inch down to a 3 inch and that the gaskets i order will not fit on the Turbo inlet. Have any of you guys replaced this thing and had problems like this? I need my car back for tommorow.... can someone please advise?!
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From: New Orleans, La
RE: Cat problems
i think he is crazy did you tell him to switch the gaskets around and see if they work.... I used a 3' gaset i believe on the turbo side..... you can go to any parts store and just but some header flange gaskets and make them work for ya
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RE: Cat problems
ORIGINAL: bleedgreen11
sup all,
I just got a catalytic converter from audi parts direct: I got the 1.8t Cat converter and two of the gaskets off this site. http://www.audi-parts-direct.com/epc-items.asp. My mechanic is putting the stuff on and claims that it is going from a 2 inch down to a 3 inch and that the gaskets i order will not fit on the Turbo inlet. Have any of you guys replaced this thing and had problems like this? I need my car back for tommorow.... can someone please advise?!
sup all,
I just got a catalytic converter from audi parts direct: I got the 1.8t Cat converter and two of the gaskets off this site. http://www.audi-parts-direct.com/epc-items.asp. My mechanic is putting the stuff on and claims that it is going from a 2 inch down to a 3 inch and that the gaskets i order will not fit on the Turbo inlet. Have any of you guys replaced this thing and had problems like this? I need my car back for tommorow.... can someone please advise?!
Anyone with moderate knowledge of automotive installations would know that what BadLuckAudi is saying is true.
For your mechanic to do the, "Gee-golly-whizz" thing while scratching his head and telling you it's gonna' run ya' a lil' extra to do it right......just plain sucks.
Tell him to use his brain OR stop trying to milk you for more $$$
Just my $0.02
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RE: Cat problems
so you think he is just buying time and money then huh? yes, the first thing he said to me is that i ordered the wrong cat. So i double checked the part number with him and the website, it matched, so i'm like "well that is the right one" make it work.... i just can't believe they would sell me gaskets that dont fit.... Is the exit gasket the same size as the inlet? I ordered everything to speculation.... thanks guys
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