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This is the 3rd time my turbo started to leak at the manifold. I tried new gaskets each time. And also got the parlayed spray copper gasket that I was told to use. That didn't work. So I got another gasket and the 034 turbo screw locking tab. And also sprayed this new gasket. And still a few...

I'm throwing a P0420 for what I suspect to be the cat. Should I replace with a cheaper direct fit cat with o2 spacer or run a test pipe with o2 Spacer? What are the chances of the MIL coming on with the o2 spacer? Are there a lot of advantages to running a test pipe vs. cat? How much louder...

99 b5 1.8T AEB engine. my catalytic converter broke at the flange going to the turbo. I found a shop that will take the cat out and re-weld the flange and re-install. its kind of more than what I can afford right now. so I was thinking of finding a shop that will take out the cat and just...

just got under my 2001 Passat 4motion. looking at he passenger side Cat converter when i noticed some oil coming from the manifold gasket? any thoughts anyone??

Just read the DIY Cat replacement by ashman78. Anybody have any more info or advice on how to do it with a 4motion?

just about to rip off the cat-back section of the exhaust on the B6 A4 1.8T, and I have a quick question for you 1.8T guys: are the nuts on the cat side of the flange for the exhaust system welded to the flange, or do I need to have a wrench on 'em?

I may be answering my own question here, but, any suggestions comments or ideas are all welcome. I have a p0136 and p0156 o2 snsr code. All started with a 17522 code...post cat sensors were replaced with direct fit aftermarket...these can be hit or miss. After the O2's were replaced, I got the...

UPDATE: Well, I went with the OEM-grade, cat from Magnaflow. I got'er in, but I WILL NEVER DO THIS JOB AGAIN--NOT SAFE TO DO WITH RAMPS/JACKS!!! This job needs the car on a proper lift to get the acess/angle to install this part. Perhaps the 4 cyl engine has more room for the pipe, but the...

suggestions for an 01 GLX wagon? nothing too loud, just a good deep tone...

hello, im looking for catalytic converter calif spec type for reasonable price ... money very tight . Used or new ,doesn't matter? I can do install myself. 6 bolts and (2) o2 sensors with alot of time needed.. I always wondered how much manu charged for this?

ECS's cat is $1100, and magnaflow's site shows only a CA legal option for the V6.. Autopartswarehouse shows a direct fit magnaflow #46605 that is Ca legal for $495. Can anyone confirm this one will get me passed a smog inspection? I'm having trouble parting with 1k, just replaced o2 sensor and...

Alright, I know most people don't like reading long threads and I promise I'm keeping this as short as possible, but for those like me that need the information, I want to make sure that it is here. When I was shopping for a new turbo around 2 months ago I was not able to find any good threads...

So my indy mechanic just did lots to my '03 Passat GLX wagon in the last few months. New vacuum lines, breather tube, spark plugs, B1S1 oxygen sensor, new engine coil pack, new compressor, new shocks, etc. It's close to 150,000 miles and needed a lot of updating. On a trip to my old homestate...

I want to replace front cats with direct fits from Catco on my 2002 V6 4Motion GLX. Instead of messing with removing front (precat) 02 sensors with pipes in the car, can I remove them after I drop the pipes? Is there enough room to pull pipe back and then down with bolts removed and them remove...

Hello, We have a 2002 V6 Passat GLX 4 Motion with 110,000 miles. Flex pipes rusted through and very little decent metal left for rewelding. Indy wants $750 and Midas wants $650 for flex joint replacement. I hate to have that done and then have prob with any of cats. I found replacement direct...

Instead of tying to fit on in the small place were my 3 inch test pipe is I wa:wrench:s wodering if any one has welded in a 2.5 in high flow cat down after the flex pipe? And what would be a good cheap cat converter to install I just don't want to loose a lot of power by adding it and def dont...

190 k miles new timimg kit just installed from ECS tuning

I have a 2001.5 B5.5 1.8t Passat. A couple months ago the cam chain tensioner went bad and I noticed my MPG slowly decreasing. The faulty CCT was creating a rich air/fuel mixture. Now that I have the part replaced about 3 weeks ago, I have noticed my MPG are even worse... I'm getting 15 and that...

Hey, I recently asked about axles, I thought they had an effect on car's performance in terms of acceleration but could not find a link between sluggish acceleration and cv axles. So I looked further, my fuel injection is all good although sometimes I smell the fumes through the cabin. But to...

what are your thought on octane and cat efficiency? can fuel octane vary the efficiency of a catalytic converter? higher octane fuel burns more slowly, yes? so, would that cause the cat to operate at a higher temp, and operate more efficiently? if this theory were true, could low octane fuel...