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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: raylee25 on 08 February 2008, 21:00

Title: Failed MOT on a CAT
Post by: raylee25 on 08 February 2008, 21:00

Failed the MOT today on the exhaust emmissions. They wasn't getting a reading on idle, but they did when the revved it to hell.
They reckon the problem is the cat and they are charging £325 for replacement.
Is this price reasonable for a 2.0 16v 1997?
But if its not the cat do you think I can get them to put the old one back on and carry on finding the cause

Title: Re: Failed MOT on a CAT
Post by: DazVR6 on 09 February 2008, 01:28

Sure that for that money you could get a high flow sports cat, thats what i'd do.....cant you get a second hand cat first and have em swap it and see if that makes a difference?

Title: Re: Failed MOT on a CAT
Post by: Pete Taylor on 09 February 2008, 09:34

It'll be the lambda probe rather than the cat, take it somewhere else.

Title: Re: Failed MOT on a CAT
Post by: kr1s77 on 09 February 2008, 09:51

they are expensive. like pete said check the sensor they are about £60. i got a sports cat fitted for £180.

Title: Re: Failed MOT on a CAT
Post by: Mikester on 09 February 2008, 17:36

dont be mugged, go to another garage, and get the real verdict! Even if its not the sensor, get a sports cat, and feel the love!

Title: Re: Failed MOT on a CAT
Post by: hockeylad72 on 09 February 2008, 19:46

for standard exhausts it hard to beat for price

http://www.onlineautomotive.co.uk/