Theres a hole on the top of my catalytic converter. The shop I was at said its a part only Audi makes and it cost about $1700. Couple questions...Is this true? Is this a part of the exhaust you could fix by patching? The shop was pretty quick to go to replacement over repair. Any info is appreciated.

 

What engine do you have ECS sells complete replacement cats (meow) for around 300 dollars

http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B5_A4-...tic_Converter/

 

Its a 99 2.8L Quattro, ECS doesn't have any OEM replacements for the 2.8 :/ Do you know any other options? I am also wondering if I have to replace the entire assembly or just the cat.

 

check around for other aftermarket cats.

 

So far the cheapest I found is on ebay, just not to sure on the quality of the material as it is...ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Audi-...Q5fAccessories

Also found one made my Bosal, about $100 more than the ebay one..
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/199...converter.html

You guys think the eBay option is a bad one? Kinda strapped for cash right now with school resuming session this week.

 

Also, does my car have 2 Cats? As I keep seeing both driver/passenger sides available. Since my exhaust comes out he passenger side I would figure thats the one I need.. I dont remember seeing two when I was under the car looking at the shop.

 

yes your 2.8 has 2 catalytic converters. You can buy a universal cat from ECS for around $80 as long as you know the measurements of the cat ( " dia. of pipe and the length.)

 

i agree with obnoxious drunk (haha), get the universals if you want to save cash. the magnaflow 53004 is supposed to work from what i hear. ive got a pair of them sitting in my apartment. got the two of them from amazon for like $130 shipped. now i just need to find a place to weld them on so i can pass emissions.

whats up morristown? i spent some time in yardly PA across the river chillin with my buddy for a summer. i miss drinking lions head.