Hey all! Well I just bought a 2002 6 Speed TT a few weeks ago on a private sale and the catalytic converter blew (best guess). It has 81,500 miles so it looks like the warranty is out! I am pretty much a novice on cars so I did a little research and made some calls. I found a local shop here in South Florida that had pretty good reviews and deals mainly with imports ("Foreign Affairs"). I was told they could replace it with an after market unit and weld it on for around 600 plus 100 to do the computer diagnostics. That seemed "reasonable" but I wanted to see if anyone had any thoughts on this.

Is it bad not to get the OEM unit? Are there things to look out for? Questions I should ask? you opinions?

Anything else that would help this newbie feel a little better about his 2 week old purchase would be welcome!

I am planning on having it towed this afternoon...

Thank you all!

 

The awd models have a twin cat setup stock. Guess they would have to eliminate the entire 2 pipe section to remove the cats. For $650 you can get a 42dd http://42draftdesigns.com/categories...s/tt225dp.html dp with a cat if you must run one. Cheaper if you dont need to.

 

Thanks - Once again being the newbie on cars here would there be a problem if I had to remove the 2 pipe section? I just want the car to run the same, it's not a huge deal for me to be "non authentic". If it is a twin cat setup can they just replace the broken one or is it an all in one unit?

Man this stuff is confusing if you never worked it before. I have been the "computer guy" for over a decade and now I know how everyone feels when hey are asking me questions and I try to explain to "basics" - I'm more humble stating today

 

There isnt a problem with going to a single, it will be getting the piping to work out that will be the only challenge.

 

I'd go with aftermarket such as the one Cincy suggested, since the price is so close.

Does Florida even have emissions inspections?

 

Hey! Luvz2fly

I have a used cat for you! with only 27,000 milles on it.
PM me if you want it. Where are you located in FL?

 

It pays to run the computer codes I guess. The "local" guy said it was the 100 percent the cat but after I brought it to a "real" repair shop they hooked up the computer and found out it was the 3 and 4 ignition coils that went bad! Unless something else turns up I think this is a lot easier and cheaper than I was told it would be (that never happens!) - For some reason Audi USA tells me that although my car does seem to be a match for the recall for the coils, my VIN was not listed and it probably wasn't built with the defective coils ... Anyway thank you all for your input..