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04-01-2009, 10:01 AM
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Does anybody know if/how you can properly swap a catalytic converter asap?????
I just bought a 97' E420, (very nice car!) but it needs emissions done.
The check engine light came on a couple days after i bought it. So, i assumed he had it cleared for the sale (A-HOLE!). Anyway, i had it taken to a local shop, they said it was one of the catalytic converters that was causing the problem/light. They said that they couldn't do the repair, but they know who could, and it would be around $1,400 bucks JUST FOR ONE side (either one that was messed up) or just above 3g's for both! WTH? Are they freakn serious? Well with that said, i had just searched on-line to see what all that was about, and this is what i came across. http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&q=catalytic+converter+for+a+97%27+Mercedes+E420&sa=N&lnk=next&start=10 Waaaay, cheaper! So what does that mean for me? Why are they cheaper? How do i get this stuff done, with only a couple hundred bucks? Whoever reads/Replies Thank you so much for Ur time and advice! Bruce Ferguson Last edited by whunter; 04-01-2009 at 11:08 AM. Reason: spelling 
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04-01-2009, 11:14 AM
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Yes the OE parts are expensive, but they last ten years.
The aftermarket catalytic converters are generally OK for a year = product warranty period, on a perfect engine. That is why they are cheap. Have a great day.
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04-01-2009, 02:04 PM
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Don't cats contain a fair bit of platinum? I noticed it was over $1,000 an ounce recently.
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04-01-2009, 07:30 PM
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wow, ok so no luck there. Guess that was all hopes and dreams... So, i guess i might as well just start saving up get a Mercedes dealership to do it eh?
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04-01-2009, 07:53 PM
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Call "Phil" for best price, have your VIN# ready 1-888-333-4642 philip@peachparts.com 9AM-6PM ET
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05-31-2011, 11:05 AM
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There is a guy on YouTube who claims you can fix it by putting in some kind of solvent you get from Home Depot.
The guy is named Scotty Kilmer. Just do a search. If the cats are definitely shot, it might be worth a shot. If you do it, let us know how it goes. I think he used paint thinner!
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05-31-2011, 11:17 PM
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FYI
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YouTube - ‪How to check your vehicle's catalytic converter.‬‏ Fixing Bad Catalytic Converters With Inefficiency Code P0420 YouTube - ‪Fixing Bad Catalytic Converters With Inefficiency Code P0420‬‏
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