Re: Cat Converter and repair

["W. Erskine" <cbwde@digital.net>]

P-O Selander wrote:
> 
> Robert Anderson posted about Cat converters on Friday 06/21/96
> and I'm filling in...
> 
> Hi Audians,
> 
> Just joining the list after buying an Audi 100 E 1989 with
> 97.000 miles (three speed unfortunately). Decided to "park" my
> Nissan 300 ZX TwinTurbo and only run it when weather/traffic
> permits.
> 
> Went over the entire car and had a basic engine/transmission
> service done at Central Volkswagen/Audi here in Richardson
> (Dallas), TX.
> They diagnosed my need for a new converter and a O2 sensor. They
> wanted 800$ for an Audi cat and about 180$ for a sensor.
> 
> As I had some "pebble-in-the-can sound" from the rear muffler
> (looked to be in great shape), I decided to take it off and try
> to empty it of its content. Managed to get about 1.5 liter of
> Cat Converter content out of it (looks almost like charcoual
> with small "honeycomb" channels).
> So, I need a new converter since this one was burnt to
> "oblivion". Engine been misfiring earlier and dumping raw
> gasoline to be burnt in the cat.
> I have put new plugs, rotor and cables on the car since and now
> it runs great, but is a bit rough when starting (need two
> attempts) and when idling. I think this is due to the O2 sensor
> "gone". Is my assumption correct?
> 
> Saw in JC Whitney that they list a cat for the 100 at about 80$.
> anyone tried it. 02 sensor is the same, a steal at 35$. Will
> they fit? Any other mailorder or good Audi parts stores in the
> north Dallas area?. Any recommend mechanics?
> 
>      Thanks ///  P-O Selander, Dallas, TXWhat do your plugs look like?  Check your fuel injector seals sometimes 
they get hard and dont seal properly, a cheap item to replace.