Actually, they're not that expensive. I have to put OE cats on imports
in order to pass the EPA lab test. I get them direct from VW and
usually pay about $440. Not bad when you compare that to a later model
cat.

Jeff

iPhone email.

On Oct 15, 2008, at 1:48 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM
 > wrote:

> send it back or repair this one.
> aftermarket parts .................especially exhaust parts - I've
> seen too
> many that were faulty right out of the box.
> New OE cat is prohibitively expensive of course.
> I'd say either have a welder finish welding it properly, or send it
> back.
> And, since there's some chance the next new one could be poorly made
> too,
> I'd opt for getting this one fixed, either on the van if it's easy
> to access
> the spot, or take the cat by itself to a good welder.
> there's a small chance the leak will rust shut, but that's not the
> right way
> to start out with a new part.
> Scott
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "George Wietor" <wietorg@YAHOO.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 10:24 AM
> Subject: More Catalytic Converter questions
>
>
>> Just installed a new Bosal cat delivered from one of our listmember
>> suppliers. Adjusted the muffler supports to help everything line up
>> better, installed a new muff and replaced the straps. Fired it up
>> and felt
>> some leakage. Strangely, it came from the base of the O2 sensor boss.
>> Since the system was still cold, water was leaking from what
>> appears to be
>> a small flaw in the weld. Is this a significant problem?
>> Keep it or send it back?
>> TIA. George in Grand Rapids '87 Van O'White stock 2.1 L. Primping
>> for the
>> Re-Birthday party.