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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 11:51 PM
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Replacing CAT

My CEL has been on for a while, and it states that I need to replace my front left CAT. I brought it to midas to have it checked out and they said they can replace it for around $250. They said they would cut it out and weld in a new CAT. I just want to know if that actually works? and will my CEL finally go off after that?
I called Meineke and they said they need to order the part from the dealer because it's a special part or something, and it would cost around $1100.

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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 03:53 PM
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NO WAY!! I'm guessing you have a 97-newer F150 with sensors before and after the cats. Just get a pair of highflow cats to replace all four of the ones on there. Should cost no where near $1100... maybe like $400 at the most.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 03:55 PM
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if no smog test, just cut those junkers off
 
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Old Oct 4, 2003 | 09:52 PM
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how long does a CAT usually last for? about how many miles?
 
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Old Oct 6, 2003 | 09:59 PM
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Stock ones are required to be build to last for the life of the vehicle. Most aftermarket CATs have about 55k warrantees.
 
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