View Single Post
Old 11-10-2013, 08:56 AM   #33
Jager
Registered User
 
Jager's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: California
Posts: 1,859
Garage
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cloudsurfer View Post
Given your mileage, I wouldn't even dream of only replacing one side header/ cat.

Replace both cats and at least both pre-cat O2 sensors.

As to the bolts, while I have yet to have one shear off in a head, def take your time and use a quality penetrating oil like PB Blaster.
All O2 sensors were replaced not too long ago.

Spending $4000 to replace both manifolds on a car that is worth not much more than that on trade-in is a little hard for me to justify. I'd rather spread the pain out over time, maybe replace the other side in four to six months. If I lived in another state no problem, there are many choices on after market catalytic converters at a fraction of the cost.
__________________
Jäger

300K Mile Club
Jager is offline   Reply With Quote