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Possible to Weld a Catalyst

Gavin1 · 2009-10-10 20:18:25

I got my car serviced today (BMW 3 series E46) and was told that the secondary catalyst needs to be replaced. There is a slight rattle from the exhaust. The guy told me that it may be possible to get it welded. I never heard of this and he did not offer to do it. Anyone else know about this? If so what is involved and is…

10-10-2009 8:18pm

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Gavin1

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I got my car serviced today (BMW 3 series E46) and was told that the secondary catalyst needs to be replaced. There is a slight rattle from the exhaust.

The guy told me that it may be possible to get it welded. I never heard of this and he did not offer to do it.

Anyone else know about this? If so what is involved and is it expensive? Also where would I get it done(I am based on the northside of Dublin)?
Thanks

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#2 10-10-2009 8:55pm

junkyard

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If it's rattling a weld won't cure it but a couple of whacks with a hammer might.;)

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#3 11-10-2009 8:08am

beam99

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I had the same problem with mine, i just replaced it got it from rsj motor factors. tru ebay. There in england it was cheaper to get it from them including courier, than get it here in ireland, And no problem passing nct.

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#4 11-10-2009 2:15pm

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Id also go with the replace option. Replaced my Back box yesterday E164 from GSF in clondalkin.

It makes such a difference to performance. Different car to drive

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