Re: Catalytic converter questions

["R. Tonge" <rptonge@u.washington.edu>]

Robert - just replaced the cat on my 81 Coupe (same tin can noise - it was
driving me nuts !!!) and it only cost $149 fitted from mieneke - you may
want to give them a ring.

Good luck

Rob.

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On Tue, 18 Jun 1996 rander07@interserv.com wrote:

> Audians,
>
> I have an '87 5kQuattro w/ 130k, and I think I am in need of a new catalytic
> converter.  It makes that pebble in a tin can noise above 2,000 RPM in the
> general vicinity.
>
> I am selling the car soon, and the prospect of buying a $400 cat. for a $3500
> car is proposterous.  I understand it is a heavy fine (like $10k) if I remove it
> & put a pipe through to the first muffler.
> Any inexpensive alternatives to a new Audi cat?  HELP
>
> Also, I need a new electric window motor & regulator on the driver's door.  I am
> in Portland, OR, and would like to find this from a junkyard.  Any PacNW
> Audians, please sport me some connections of where to look.
>
> Robert Anderson
>
>