Catalytic converter?

Fix it right or you may not be able to trade it in. Also, you never know when a state is going to start emissions testing and if it's gone, you will not pass.

Dr Quick wrote:
Note: Down stream oxygen sensor is used to make sure that Catalytic converter is working correctly. It has NOTHING do with setting engine fuel mixture. And yes, you check engine light will stay if you eliminate cat, as computer does not get information that cat is working correctly. There will be a problem, as if engine has a new code you will not know it, as light is already on. So you could end up doing damage to engine.

it will do zero damage to the engine .There are fixes available to trick the computer into thinking its got one so you dont get the check engine coming on.The engine will not get damaged at all

what u need

MIL Eliminator 's / CEL Eliminator 's / O2 Sensor Simulators

Universal Works with ALL Cars and Trucks

Have you taken your cats off and now your Check Engine Lights on. Heres that fix you've been looking for. If you're running an off-road H-pipe or X-pipe, Screw-in MIL eliminators will shut off the annoying Check engine light and improve performance. A MIL Eliminator (which is short for Malfunction Indicator Light) or CEL (check engine light) Will Limit Exhaust Gas to the rear O2 sensors when running an off road mid-pipe or some mid or x pipes with ultra high-flow cats. Also these Mil Eliminators / O2 simulators are adjustable to suit every need.

FYI : The installation is straight forward and simple. Screw the MIL eliminator in to the existing exhaust bung where the rear O2 sensor normally attaches. Then Attach the oxygen sensor to the MIL Eliminator.
Works ON ALL GAS CARS and TRUCKS 1988 to 2014. These are also Fully Adjustable if Needed.

ltatkinson wrote:
Ok thanks. I really do consider myself lucky. I know it could be a lot worse. I will start the search to get it fixed up.

Tim

Smart move, and thanks for the update.

Ok thanks. I really do consider myself lucky. I know it could be a lot worse. I will start the search to get it fixed up.

Tim

Note: Down stream oxygen sensor is used to make sure that Catalytic converter is working correctly. It has NOTHING do with setting engine fuel mixture. And yes, you check engine light will stay if you eliminate cat, as computer does not get information that cat is working correctly. There will be a problem, as if engine has a new code you will not know it, as light is already on. So you could end up doing damage to engine.

spadoctor. I do not think eastern sells to the public.

Moisheh

ltatkinson wrote:
I do not want to hurt the engine but it is only emissions thing right? It should not affect the operation of the engine, so has anyone else done this?

Tim

1. Against Federal Law. Up to $10,000 in fines
2. Against state law. No smog clearance until replaced. (In states with smog.)
3 Could hurt your engine
4. Will add lots of pollution

You might want to rethink the idea of bypassing the catalytic converter.

Maybe find a storage yard with better security? It will be a lot cheaper in the long run, This time it was the converter, next time it could be a break in to coach, with damage and loss.

I would contact these people about a replacement:

http://www.easterncatalytic.com/

Without a proper down stream sensor temp you'll get a check engine light on the dash, engine efficiency will be effected and if you live somewhere that does smog checks or even general yearly inspections the coach may/will fail due to the missing converter.

Not much you can do but keep your insurance comprehensive coverage active even when the coach is in winter storage or find a more secure storage facility. Be happy they weren't interesting in the inside of the coach or the storage compartments. That can get REAL expensive.