I am seeking some answers/opinions, which I know you guys have a lot of!!!
My catalytic converter on the driver's side is shot. It rattled loudly for a couple of weeks and now doesn't make much noise at all. I made sure that this was not an o2 sensor by removing the sensor and giving the pipe a good tap with a rubber mallet. It is also not the heat shield. The rattle was definitely in the Cat. I am now getting the dreaded service engine light and the code is for Cat.
What would you guys do? Replace the entire Y assembly (aftermarket or OEM)? Have a muffler shop just weld in a new cat in the driver's side?
I was quoted around $180 to just replace the cat and have the shop weld in a new one. The other option is to get under the truck and replace the whole thing DIY style (both Cats at once) for anywhere between around $300-450 depending on brand.
Any comments/answers/suggestions are much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
My catalytic converter on the driver's side is shot. It rattled loudly for a couple of weeks and now doesn't make much noise at all. I made sure that this was not an o2 sensor by removing the sensor and giving the pipe a good tap with a rubber mallet. It is also not the heat shield. The rattle was definitely in the Cat. I am now getting the dreaded service engine light and the code is for Cat.
What would you guys do? Replace the entire Y assembly (aftermarket or OEM)? Have a muffler shop just weld in a new cat in the driver's side?
I was quoted around $180 to just replace the cat and have the shop weld in a new one. The other option is to get under the truck and replace the whole thing DIY style (both Cats at once) for anywhere between around $300-450 depending on brand.
Any comments/answers/suggestions are much appreciated. Thanks in advance!