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Search Auto Parts Search Cat converter on 2000 Corolla Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting morr0326 New User Oct 29, 2010, 2:33 PM Post #1 of 4 (1725 views) Cat converter on 2000 Corolla Sign In 2000 Toyota Corolla, just bought used. It failed emissions inspection. The auto shop said it needs a new catalytic converter. They said the O2 sensor is fine. The price they quoted to replace it was $1900 including labor. That's more than I want to pay. My question: What are my options? I'd consider ordering the part and doing it myself, but the converter is welded to the exhaust pipe, and I don't really have the tools to be sawing and welding on the car. There are catalytic converters compatible with 2000 Corollas for sale online for as low as $70-100. Could I order one and then hire someone to install it? Are ones in that price range worthless? Do I need an exact replica of the original part? What can I do to save money? I'd appreciate any advice. thanks! Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Oct 29, 2010, 2:42 PM Post #2 of 4 (1720 views) Re: Cat converter on 2000 Corolla Sign In If you go to an exhaust specialty shop, you should be able to get the correct one welded in for under $300. Don't even think about trying to install it yourself. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. morr0326 New User Oct 29, 2010, 2:55 PM Post #3 of 4 (1714 views) Re: Cat converter on 2000 Corolla Sign In Thanks for the help. I hope that's true. God.. what explains $1900 vs. $300? Seems crazy. Is that shop just ripping people off? Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Oct 29, 2010, 3:00 PM Post #4 of 4 (1709 views) Re: Cat converter on 2000 Corolla Sign In Original equipment converters come with the entire pipes and are always expensive. The exhaust shop has universal units that can be welded into the existing pipe. This will work as long as the converter is in an accessible area which yours is. I've done many of them. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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