Cat converter
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Cat converter
Hi all. Noob here. I am in Ontario Canada and am wondering where I can get a cat converter for my 1995 F 250 2wd 460. The truck failed the emissions test and I am sure that is the problem. Thanks in advance for the help
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Why are you 'sure that's the problem'? What have you tested or done to check? A catalytic converter does not just go bad. There is a reason it went bad. Either a missing smog pump, or not properly maintaining the vehicle. How old are the plugs/wires/cap/rotor/coil? How many miles on the truck? How old is the O2 sensor? Have you checked for codes? A sticky EGR valve can cause you to fail. What were your numbers on your test?
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I have had the truck in storage for 2 yrs so i cant remember what the numbers were. Everything else is new and the egr is functioning normally and there are no codes. I am a technician and did all the checks 2 yrs ago when it failed. I replaced all the other stuff before and it still failed. My problem was the cheapest converter i found was $800 here in Canada.
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Why are you 'sure that's the problem'? What have you tested or done to check? A catalytic converter does not just go bad. There is a reason it went bad. Either a missing smog pump, or not properly maintaining the vehicle. How old are the plugs/wires/cap/rotor/coil? How many miles on the truck? How old is the O2 sensor? Have you checked for codes? A sticky EGR valve can cause you to fail. What were your numbers on your test?
I had a lot of problems with my 95 F250 XLT 460Cid. I replaced the Cat and it did some good but I needed to replace the ignition control module I did that after I replaced the Cat Convertor I would say try that first. A lot cheaper than a Cat. Convertor.
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eBay.
Lots of universal cats you can buy.
Bad gas
Smog pump not putting air in right spot.
Tfi module
Coil
Timing not set right
95% of fuel additives you put in will fail you
Find your old report or get it tested again. Make sure its at operating temp or hotter.
Lots of universal cats you can buy.
Bad gas
Smog pump not putting air in right spot.
Tfi module
Coil
Timing not set right
95% of fuel additives you put in will fail you
Find your old report or get it tested again. Make sure its at operating temp or hotter.
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