Catalytic Converter Theft Repair: Step by Step Cat Replacement With No Welding on Your Car or Truck

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Catalytic converter got stolen? Check out this video for tips on replacing the missing cats with no welding required! In this video, Sue shows you how catalytic converters are often removed when stolen, and what you can do to install new ones! When catalytic converters are stolen, they are often cut at whatever location is convenient to the thief. In many cases though, you can clamp on a new catalytic converter and pipe set without too much trouble!
0:00 Catalytic Converter Theft Repair: Step by Step Cat Replacement With No Welding on Your Car or Truck
0:35 How the Catalytic Converters Are Removed When Stolen
2:17 Why You'll Probably Need New O2 Sensors Also
3:05 Most Applications Will Be Able to Use Clamp On Replacement Catalytic Converter Sets
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@1AAuto Жыл бұрын

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@bearing_aficionado Жыл бұрын

Anyone who gets caught stealing cats should have their hands cutoff with whatever they used to cut the cats off.

@samblack727 Жыл бұрын

Now that's a great idea 😈... Seriously though, it is.

@urielhernandezT150 Жыл бұрын

Anyone who gets caught stealing cats have caused confusion and delay.

@SmartphoneGenius Жыл бұрын

Seems like the way to shut down cat thefts is to jail and shutdown the businesses that buy them. No buyer, no thefts.

@bearing_aficionado Жыл бұрын

Car manufacturers need to do a better job on protecting consumers from this theft.

@2strokemigz Жыл бұрын

How about the government not mandating catalytic converters to begin with? That’s the biggest sham to ever exist

@flyboy2610 Жыл бұрын

This is one thing I like about my Chevy Trailblazer with 4.2L I6 engine. The cat is nestled between the engine and fender. Good luck cutting it out from down below!

@priestlygarments4004 Жыл бұрын

My 2009 Honda Accord Stalled 5 years ago After I Drove Through High Waters But After A Few Tries It Started Again But With The Engine Light 5 Years Ago And Was Told The Catalytic Converter Is Bad, That’s The Code That Comes Up. As I’m Driving Sometimes Exhaust Smells Permeate The Interior Which Smell Like Rotten Eggs. Also Somehow I’ve Managed To Pass DMV Inspection 4 Years Straight With A Check Engine Light & Bad Catalytic Converter. What’s crazy is that this year I failed the DMV EMISSION TEST 4x and then I went to a shop and asked them to clear the codes and prayed and when they checked again at the DMV it passed 😂. This year they were strict but prior years they weren’t even checking! The dealership says I have Low Compression On The Number 4 Cylinder & P0420 & P0304. They say the engine was at 60psi. They performed the diagnostic in July. I heard Cataclean cleans the catalytic converter. I saw it on Amazon. What do you think? Is That Bad Catalytic Converter Endangering My Life?

@mplscarsales6652 Жыл бұрын

Great job super Sue keep them hands on video repairs coming

@pirihern9329 Жыл бұрын

Feliz navidad y prospero ano nuevo

@urielhernandezT150 Жыл бұрын

Tu también

@cardo1111 Жыл бұрын

As always an excellent and informative vid. Just my .02 not a big fan of the background music towards the end.

@AW-ge5sp Жыл бұрын

What can we do about the wires that were ripped out along with the 02 sensor’s

@childofgod5115 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos very informative 👍 ❤

@HotRod-wv4vm Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year🎉

@gdietz2 Жыл бұрын

Look it! I love to hear that.

@dc5723 Жыл бұрын

In Hawaii, they steal exhaust pipe cutters from Autozone, O'Reillys or Carquest (they have it out on the floor so they take it and and out). Recip saws make too much noise.

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power Жыл бұрын

There she is 💖

@emmettturner9452 Жыл бұрын

Sue is the best!

@pirihern9329 Жыл бұрын

Susana la mejor mecanica

@jumping438 Жыл бұрын

As someone else said the manifold flange bolts are a bear. I cut a slot in the flange to get stubborn bolts out

@TruckinMommy Жыл бұрын

I'm happy to see a woman representing! This happens a lot around where I live. I was curious how it was fixed. Thanks! Great video.

@pirihern9329 Жыл бұрын

Looking for n affordable catalytic converter security system for a 2022 Toyota rav4 hybrid xle. So far no luck . May make my own with rybar welded together

@carlgeppert1071 9 ай бұрын

1995 dodge truck hood latch broken how can I get the hood open?

@illiniwood Жыл бұрын

Unless the CC's are OEM, your vehicle will start throwing codes in less than two years. No aftermarket CC's even come close to OEM's when it comes to longevity and performance.

@lightgigas Жыл бұрын

Like a boss

@danyermplshomie5177 Жыл бұрын

If a Cat has been cut from a 2000 Ford E350 Triton V8 5.4L Cube Van, would it cause the vehicle to stall when driving?

@troycarothers8254 Жыл бұрын

I may have missed it, but after all of the $$ this poor customer spent having you replace their cats and O2 sensors, it would've been great to see you install a deterrent system so they won't have to be a repeat customer.

@jamesfarnham1976 Жыл бұрын

So what was the final cost of parts for this repair?? 4 cats, pipes, clamps, and 4 O2 sensors??

@illiniwood Жыл бұрын

About three times the cost of OEM in about six years, if you want the truth.

@BigPackets Жыл бұрын

not worth it imo. just replace it with straight pipe.

@patriciamedrano9592 3 ай бұрын

I mean it sounds cool

@maggiebrattoli383 Жыл бұрын

How much was it?

@mrboom303 Жыл бұрын

Yes, but she fails to mention how expensive all those parts are you still a victim even if you’re buying brand new converters and O2 sensors, can’t get a break from the bad guys or corporation 😅😅

@Bigshoots86 11 ай бұрын

Those Milwaukee Sawzall blades with the honeycomb texture on them literally melt metal and they last forever. I cut a gun safe door up, thick steel, with one of those blades (and alot of water)