Timmy2933
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- City, State
- Lakeville, MN
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2005 Ford Explorer
I have a 2005 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L V6. The idol is really rough and it kind of jerks and jumps as i drive it at any speed, and seems to lack power on and off at times. The check engine light is on and flashes sometimes. The Driver's side cat was also making some metal rattling noises.
I had a friend of mine, who is a mechanic, tell me that the catylitic converter is toast and is most likely causing a misfire. Well the cats on this truck are part of a whole Y-pipe system. Every shop is telling me that they will only replace the whole Y-pipe assembly with a direct fit part for a "low-low price" of around $1100. $800 for the part and about $300 in labor.
I have seen after market cats for $100 and less. Would it be possible to just cut out the bad cat and weld in the aftermarket cat and save me a ton of money?
I had a friend of mine, who is a mechanic, tell me that the catylitic converter is toast and is most likely causing a misfire. Well the cats on this truck are part of a whole Y-pipe system. Every shop is telling me that they will only replace the whole Y-pipe assembly with a direct fit part for a "low-low price" of around $1100. $800 for the part and about $300 in labor.
I have seen after market cats for $100 and less. Would it be possible to just cut out the bad cat and weld in the aftermarket cat and save me a ton of money?