New headers and new exhaust complete but leaking cat

BigJohn89 · 01-16-2013, 04:00 PM

I did not have the scratch to change the cat too. Is this a serious issue or can it ride a little while? What damage can it cause if any. Lastly whats the cheapest fix. I could give a damnless about the cat but he exhaust shop has to cover their own a$$

pfun41 · 01-16-2013, 04:27 PM

Leaking cat? What does that mean? Ive never heard of a catalytic converter leaking. Do you mean its not working?

***Saltlife*** · 01-16-2013, 04:40 PM

If it is just a little exhaust leak from the cat that a big deal to drive around on for a little while. You do want to replace it though. Is it giving you a CEL?

I would replace with: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mp...d/model/bronco

Do you still have both cats?

BigJohn89 · 01-16-2013, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Saltlife

If it is just a little exhaust leak from the cat that a big deal to drive around on for a little while. You do want to replace it though. Is it giving you a CEL?

I would replace with: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mp...d/model/bronco

Do you still have both cats?

No cel. They are still on so yes.

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**Fox005** · 01-16-2013, 05:01 PM

Any pics ,can you see it or is it rusted through or at a weld near the body?

***Saltlife*** · 01-16-2013, 05:01 PM

What type of headers did you get installed?

BigJohn89 · 01-16-2013, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Fox005

Any pics ,can you see it or is it rusted through or at a weld near the body?

Raining cats and dogs. Ill check asap

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Originally Posted by Saltlife

What type of headers did you get installed?

Pacesetter shortys

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TOPPNOTCH · 01-16-2013, 05:36 PM

Where is it leaking from? Its fine to drive. You'll probably lose some mpgs and power but nothing major.

BakerBaker · 01-16-2013, 05:41 PM

The pacesetters didnt seal up to the collector on mine very good. Are you sure it's the cats? The stock downpipe was smaller than the pacesetters. Do they smog in your area? If not find another muffler shop.

***Saltlife*** · 01-16-2013, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BakerBaker

The pacesetters didnt seal up to the collector on mine very good. Are you sure it's the cats? The stock downpipe was smaller than the pacesetters. Do they smog in your area? If not find another muffler shop.

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Direct fit cat system would not work. I would replace with: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mp...d/model/bronco

Did you take the Bronco to a shop to have them install the exhaust?

BigJohn89 · 01-16-2013, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Saltlife

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Direct fit cat system would not work. I would replace with: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mp...d/model/bronco

Did you take the Bronco to a shop to have them install the exhaust?

Shop installed from headers back. Said i had a bad cat. Said it was leaking

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***Saltlife*** · 01-16-2013, 06:20 PM

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Shop installed from headers back. Said i had a bad cat. Said it was leaking

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Do you smell a exhaust leak?

If you do and they say replacing the cats will fix it.

Have them replace both cats with this high flow Magna Flow cat. Just make sure they install the O2 Sensor at the bend of the Y-Pipe before the cat.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mp...d/model/bronco

01-16-2013, 04:00 PM	#1
BigJohn89 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rome GA Posts: 673 iTrader: (6) Bronco Info: 1989 XLT 5.8 with C6. 6" Rough Country Lift, Saginaw PS Pump, regeared to 4.10's	New headers and new exhaust complete but leaking cat I did not have the scratch to change the cat too. Is this a serious issue or can it ride a little while? What damage can it cause if any. Lastly whats the cheapest fix. I could give a damnless about the cat but he exhaust shop has to cover their own a$$

01-16-2013, 04:27 PM	#2
pfun41 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Florida Posts: 5,039 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1994 Bronco 5.0 liter e4od factory MAF, 130 amp 3g, auxillary transmission filter and cooler.	Leaking cat? What does that mean? Ive never heard of a catalytic converter leaking. Do you mean its not working? __________________ 1994 Bronco 5.0 liter E4OD factory MAF_31" Bfg A/Ts_130 amp 3g, Auxillary transmission filter,cooler and temp gauge, Homemade Y pipe my build: http://fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=176792 my youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/pfun41#p/a 1990 Bronco 302/AOD stock - Sold

01-16-2013, 04:40 PM	#3
*Saltlife* Beach bumming it.... Join Date: May 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 10,528 iTrader: (3) Bronco Info: 88 XLT 351W C6 With way too much to list here done to it.	If it is just a little exhaust leak from the cat that a big deal to drive around on for a little while. You do want to replace it though. Is it giving you a CEL? I would replace with: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mp...d/model/bronco Do you still have both cats? __________________ Josh 88 XLT with rebuilt 351W and C6. 7" lift on 35" 12.50 mickey thompson baja claw mtz's, SUMMIT headers, direct fit MagnaFlow High Flow cat, No mufflers, Saginaw, TRE flip, 3g 160 amp alt, HIDs, sliders, and custom bumpers with KCs. FSB Official Health and Fitness Thread My Build - El Surfista

01-16-2013, 05:01 PM	#6
*Saltlife* Beach bumming it.... Join Date: May 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 10,528 iTrader: (3) Bronco Info: 88 XLT 351W C6 With way too much to list here done to it.	What type of headers did you get installed? __________________ Josh 88 XLT with rebuilt 351W and C6. 7" lift on 35" 12.50 mickey thompson baja claw mtz's, SUMMIT headers, direct fit MagnaFlow High Flow cat, No mufflers, Saginaw, TRE flip, 3g 160 amp alt, HIDs, sliders, and custom bumpers with KCs. FSB Official Health and Fitness Thread My Build - El Surfista

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01-16-2013, 05:01 PM	#5
Fox005 The Original FullSize Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Grass Valley Nor-Cal USA Posts: 567 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 78XLT Ranger,6"and35x12, Built351,Race Rad,Roll Bar,100MPH Speedo,Tach,LED Lights ,	Any pics ,can you see it or is it rusted through or at a weld near the body?

01-16-2013, 05:36 PM	#8
TOPPNOTCH Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	Where is it leaking from? Its fine to drive. You'll probably lose some mpgs and power but nothing major.

01-16-2013, 05:41 PM	#9
BakerBaker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 684 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 87 EB w/302,C6,1356, 36 TSL's and I need a spare, PM me if you local and have a spare tire for sale	The pacesetters didnt seal up to the collector on mine very good. Are you sure it's the cats? The stock downpipe was smaller than the pacesetters. Do they smog in your area? If not find another muffler shop.

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