AJI Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 Is putting the rear CAT back on as easy as I've been lead to believe? 3 or 4 bolts to take off then a simple replacement of pipe? I've got my MOT early next month, if I can't find a 'friendly' MOT garage I'm gonna have to put CAT2 back on temporarily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 Yep easy. 2 bolts at each join in the pipe. (WD40!) Need it raised on axle stands or sumink tho to get underneath Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Sandham Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 Originally posted by Justin Yep easy. 2 bolts at each join in the pipe. (WD40!) Cheers Since it's UK dont forget the two bolts to fasten the lamda sensor to the boss plate. - don't let it take the weight of the down pipe !!! When you do take it for it's MOT, make sure the examiner gets the engine b****d hot !!!".... otherwise it may not get within the emmision limits. (see previous posts on UK spec emmissions and MOT's) cheers Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 Neil try and get it through without the cat , if it falls within the limits it doesnt matter if its fitted or not , they do a basic 'quick' test now which is not 'vehicle specific' in other words they do not type in your vehicle specs just put the sniffer up its bum and run a test , its worth a go for the cost of a test. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 sorry neil it wasnt you asking the question , silly me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 The front end, on a J-spec at least, has a support bracket that lines up with one of the bolt holes, and it can be a pain in the arse lining up two exhaust pipe ends, a gasket, and a bracket hole, while on yer back under the car, lifting the centre section pipe with one arm at an awkward angle. My advice is - use the scissors jack that comes with the car to jack the centre section exhaust pipe up to the correct height Pardon any egg-sucking/granny-teaching issues. -Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 Originally posted by dudersvr Neil try and get it through without the cat , if it falls within the limits it doesnt matter if its fitted or not , they do a basic 'quick' test now which is not 'vehicle specific' in other words they do not type in your vehicle specs just put the sniffer up its bum and run a test , its worth a go for the cost of a test. John Don't think that applies for a UK spec car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 Martin it did today, forgot to mention i hold a testing license but before you ask im not currently testing but my workshop is attached to an MOT station , basically if a car passes the 'quick' emisions test they dont do the really thorough one which involves putting the probes etc in and typing the specific vehicle details , i will let you know when i test mine as i will put it on the machine before and after it is de-catted , but this will be a few weeks away. John PS i actually said to my mate when he tested my BMW 'so if a car that should have a cat passes the emision test without one its ok , and the answer was yes thats fine . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NITO Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 My j-spec with the center cat only failed the MOT quick test but passed the in depth one. Also despite being a j-spec the chassis no. was recognised by the computer as needing a cat. Hope this helps Rgds Nito Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 Dudes just to clarify the situation , ive asked my MOT station owning mate who i rent my workshop from the score about this . If a car can pass its emission test it doesnt matter if its fitted with a cat or not , having a cat is not part of the MOT but meeting emision limits is , he did say a 96 on car would have a lot of trouble getting under the limits without a cat but a pre 96 would have a good chance because the limits are much stricter post 96 . John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 There has been much discussion on this issue in the past, if you do a search you should find a half hours worth of reading. If I remember correctly, most cars will get through with one cat, if its the rear one it must be warm. Some UK cars have got very close to the limit on the fail side with no cats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted November 15, 2002 Share Posted November 15, 2002 DON'T FORGET... If the MOT station offers a 'FREE'-retest, that applies to the emmision test as well (garage discression !), then doesn't matter if it fails first time anyway - almost worth a go just to see...? [apart from having to re-book retest, that is] I thought the J-Spec engine code was 1 letter/number different from UK ? ? IF SO they CANNOT match it in the computer..... it will NOT list any other than the UK engine code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted November 17, 2002 Share Posted November 17, 2002 My TT failed by a mile with no-cats. To pass, it will need a cat. Simple to change tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted November 17, 2002 Share Posted November 17, 2002 Syed, You've really got to stop putting that 'cheap, red, diesel' in your Soop........ I know it saves a few pennies, BUT, you're only gonna' have to clean your sparky's more often you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted November 17, 2002 Share Posted November 17, 2002 Guess i'll have to swap to used cooking oil instead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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