Catalytic converter crisis

[Raptorman]

Just put a no foul spark plug adapter that you have drilled out to 1/2" into the hole and screw the sensor into it.

Problem solved.

It's what I did on my Frontier and it has gone 100,000 with no CEL.

 

[CliffB]

Search CL. Hell, you can buy a whole parts car with a converter cheaper than that.

If you choose to go this route do not ever speak of your intentions or tell anyone you did it.

 

[letusbuyyourcar]

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[letusbuyyourcar]

I was told by my friend (diesel mechanic) that a "universal" catalytic converter could be purchased from NAPA or Autozone and would fit with a good muffler weld. When I approached a muffler shop, they said there was several catalytic converters on an Explorer and they wouldn't be able to tell which one was bad.

140,000 miles and runs great. No chance of trading while the wheels are still on it.

Just from memory I would say that the Explorers have one on each side of the engine near the bottom of the exhaust. These were called Pre Cats and they are kinda kidney shaped. They also are the least valuable to recycle. I would check ebay motors and try to buy the universal style you just mentioned. Much less catalyst material in them which equals lower price. Then just find a reasonable muffler shop to install them.
I would be glad to help you out here. We have a drive on lift and 2 different welders here. But the sad part is that if you were down here emissions wouldn't be an issue.Seriously, you can do it yourself but exhaust bolts will break probably as many times as they come off.

 

[Lockout]

Oem style only !!!

use cheap universal and your cel will come back on and waste of money


you need oem obdII converter

 

[Hayata]

salvage yards aren't allowed to sell them. EPA.

Jeez, seriously?

I'll just go sit in the corner now...

 

[8675309]

Jeez, seriously?

I'll just go sit in the corner now...

yerp,this is the world we live in,a green society
where everything is designed to wear out and
be thrown away,because that is what is "eco-
friendly" right? what? huh?

 

[kuduboss]

Oem style only !!!

use cheap universal and your cel will come back on and waste of money


you need oem obdII converter

Afraid you'd say that. Sounds like you're speaking from experience. Will Ford sell the part? Most of their profits are made off labor.

 

[8675309]

Just put a no foul spark plug adapter that you have drilled out to 1/2" into the hole and screw the sensor into it.

Problem solved.

It's what I did on my Frontier and it has gone 100,000 with no CEL.

autos sold in japan have very strict emission standards.
they are manufactured and sold without cats in japan and
other parts of the world. alot of hondas and other japanese
makes can beat emission testing regardless.

 

[CliffB]

I bought the full assembly from ford and installed myself.