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Cat gone in Volvo V50 1.8

RobAMerc · 2016-03-22 11:05:25

Hi all, My mates volvo failed the NCT on emmissions. The CAT is knackered. Does anyone know what can be done to get round this other than replacing the cat ? He has been quoted 1500 for a replacement cat etc - which the car isnt worth. Is there a cleaner he could try like STP or something ? Thanks Rob

22-03-2016 11:05am

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RobAMerc

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Hi all,

My mates volvo failed the NCT on emmissions. The CAT is knackered.
Does anyone know what can be done to get round this other than replacing the cat ?
He has been quoted 1500 for a replacement cat etc - which the car isnt worth.

Is there a cleaner he could try like STP or something ?

Thanks
Rob

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#2 22-03-2016 11:12am

biko

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Nope, if catalytic converter is really gone there is no other remedy than replacing it.
1500 is way too much. Get one from a breakers or shop around more.

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#3 22-03-2016 11:14am

irish bloke

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Best to replace the cat, maybe look at getting a dog instead.

Far more reliable and you can take them for a walk too:)

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#4 22-03-2016 12:01pm

biko

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Back to helpful advice now.

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#5 22-03-2016 12:08pm

Cee-Jay-Cee

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What age is the car? He can get a universal cat welded in place at less than a quarter that price!

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