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I had someone try and steal my Catalytic converter by sawing thru the pipe connected to the back of the converter. They were not able to steal it but left a saw hole thru the pipe. I took it to my Toyota dealer and they are telling me that the pipe is part of the Cataytic converter and they would have to replace the whole converter. When I look at pictures of a conveter on the internet it appears as though the pipe can be disconnected for the converter and replaced. If I have the converter still why are they telling me the whole thing as to be replaced and not just the small pipe that was cut? Are they(Toyota Dealer) trying to rip me off?
The cut is about 10 inches from the cat on the pipe that comes out the back. It is a clean cut all the way thru. I think I'll just get someone to weld it then. Thanks for the helpThe cut is about 10 inches from the cat on the pipe that comes out the back. It is a clean cut all the way thru. I think I'll just get someone to weld it then. Thanks for the help
I almost forgot my original question. Since the pipe was cut 10 inches from the cat., and the cat. is still there.... Could the dealer have just replaced the pipe coming from the cat? They claim that the pipe is part of the cat. When I looked under the truck it looks like you could remove the pipe from the cat without having to replace the cat itself. ThanksAvondale Toyota in Avondale AZ.
I almost forgot my original question. Since the pipe was cut 10 inches from the cat., and the cat. is still there.... Could the dealer have just replaced the pipe coming from the cat? They claim that the pipe is part of the cat. When I looked under the truck it looks like you could remove the pipe from the cat without having to replace the cat itself. Thanks
Where is the cut? On the converter, or on the pipe that comes out of the converter? If the cut is on the pipe AFTER the converter (is there a "flange" on the pipe that is cut?), it can be welded. If the converter is cut, the weld to repair it involves someone who can weld stainless steel. In any case, unless the catalyst is damaged, I'd weld it for you, as opposed to replacing the cat.Where is the cut? On the converter, or on the pipe that comes out of the converter? If the cut is on the pipe AFTER the converter (is there a "flange" on the pipe that is cut?), it can be welded. If the converter is cut, the weld to repair it involves someone who can weld stainless steel. In any case, unless the catalyst is damaged, I'd weld it for you, as opposed to replacing the cat.
Cool. You have no problems getting it welded.
Please tell me, which dealer wanted to seel you a cat? I have connection with Toyota HQ, they need to know this stuff. Selling you a cat is simply BS.
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The two codes may be related I would tackle the PO1135 first, the code pertains to the A\F Sensor. If you have the v6 it is after the y pipe right before the catalytic converter.
this may mean your catalytic converter is broken and the rattle from the exhaust hanger that could have broke when the catalytic converter was struck by hitting a speed bump too hard or a curb.
if it is just the cat. the replace just the cat i bought one used for 35 bucks at the auto wreakers a good cat .you should be able to see through it it has like a honey comb inside it and newer cars and trucks won't run right without it now i have my own welder if you cut it off use a recipercating saw you can buy exhaust pipe extensions at any parts dealer and you can clamp it on and new cat is very exp..
did you buy a genuine part?and even if you did, toyota buy in exhaust components, so different makers will be slightly different re bore size,the ONLY way to make sure all the parts of the exuast fit, is to buy the complete system,if you cannot modify the pipes to fit.... please do not try to weld a cat onto a pipe.....
Advance auto and auto zone sell just the flex pipe. You will need to have someone cut the old one out and weld the new one in. costs about $20 for part vs $300 for pipew/catalitic converter attached.
Bank 1 is the same side that cylinder 1 is on which should be passenger side. Sensor 1 is right in front of the catalytic converter,and sensor 2 is after the converter.
YOU REMOVE THE 4 BOLTS BEFORE AND AFTER THE CAT.
ENSURE THE OLD INLET AND OUTLET GASKETS ARE REMOVED AND REPLACED BE FORE INSTALLING THE NEW CAT WITH NEW BOLTS.
ABOUT $800 FOR THE PART AND A HOURS LABOUR.
AN MUFFLER SHOP SHOULD BE ABLE TO INSTALL A UNIVERSAL
CAT FOR LESS.
The cut is about 10 inches from the cat on the pipe that comes out the back. It is a clean cut all the way thru. I think I'll just get someone to weld it then. Thanks for the help
Avondale Toyota in Avondale AZ.
I almost forgot my original question. Since the pipe was cut 10 inches from the cat., and the cat. is still there.... Could the dealer have just replaced the pipe coming from the cat? They claim that the pipe is part of the cat. When I looked under the truck it looks like you could remove the pipe from the cat without having to replace the cat itself. Thanks
Where is the cut? On the converter, or on the pipe that comes out of the converter? If the cut is on the pipe AFTER the converter (is there a "flange" on the pipe that is cut?), it can be welded. If the converter is cut, the weld to repair it involves someone who can weld stainless steel. In any case, unless the catalyst is damaged, I'd weld it for you, as opposed to replacing the cat.
did they cut right through the pipe
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