$ 440 is indeed 'tolerable' compared to 800 and even 1200 for some OE cats,
for sure.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff" <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 11:19 AM
Subject: Re: More Catalytic Converter questions

> 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.