Anyone disassembled a Catalytic Converter? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Strife · #1 03-04-2007, 05:16 PM

Supposedly, the original mid 70's cat converters used quite a bit of platinum and were definitely worth recycling for the platinum content (platinum now: 1200/troy oz, 12/lb). I think newer ones use a lot less and also use palladium, which is a a lot cheaper.

truckinik · #2 03-04-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Strife

Supposedly, the original mid 70's cat converters used quite a bit of platinum and were definitely worth recycling for the platinum content (platinum now: 1200/troy oz, 12/lb). I think newer ones use a lot less and also use palladium, which is a a lot cheaper.

Yes, I owned a recycling company for a few years, and used to pay as much as $150.oo for the big G.M. cats. The newer ones weren't worth as much though because they changed the design, and materials they were made of.

truckinik · #3 03-04-2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Strife

Supposedly, the original mid 70's cat converters used quite a bit of platinum and were definitely worth recycling for the platinum content (platinum now: 1200/troy oz, 12/lb). I think newer ones use a lot less and also use palladium, which is a a lot cheaper.

Nice SL, by the way.