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(Message started by: Highlander on Jul 19th, 2005, 9:46pm)

Title: Cat removal
Post by Highlander on Jul 19th, 2005, 9:46pm
I have started on my 24v project :)
I have an engine rattle and want to eliminate the cats as a possible cause.
Is there a procedure I need to follow? or anything I should or shouldnt do before I start?
(I know the one about not warming them up by running the engine first ;))

My Scorp Collection so far :)
http://atlas.walagata.com/w/highlander250469/Scorps_2.jpg
http://atlas.walagata.com/w/highlander250469/Scorps_1.jpg

Title: Re: Cat removal
Post by Baz on Jul 20th, 2005, 12:04am
Hey, I like the back of your facelift....chavved up large like mine!!

Baz

Title: Re: Cat removal
Post by Dave on Jul 20th, 2005, 8:36am
Nice pair of motors there  :)

Did I see the M reg one on eBay recently as a non runner? Would have liked a go at that myself if I had the space. Or the money. Or the knowledge  ;D

Title: Re: Cat removal
Post by Highlander on Jul 20th, 2005, 11:58am
Yep thats the one :)

I have plenty space, less money and no knowledge but im learning ;)

Anyone taken a cat off before then??? ;)

Title: Re: Cat removal
Post by David_South_West on Jul 20th, 2005, 3:31pm
From under the car you should be able to hear if cats are rattling especilay if the engine is gently revved.
I replaced both cats on my scorpio and the only problem was a difficult nut to get at drivers side rear manifold ....use 3/4 drive universal  joint  , extension and six sided socket...helps to not round heads off.
Best to soak nuts and studs. with wd40 the night before but mine all came loose without any problems.  Cats slid off pipes ok ...don't use any paste before cats.
Good luck


Title: Re: Cat removal
Post by Highlander on Jul 22nd, 2005, 11:51pm
Found it on the site  :-[

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/exhmanl.htm

Is there anything this site doesnt cover!  ;D

Cheers guys  ;D



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