Catalytic Converter Blew Apart

[Carl_kps]

The front part of my driver side catalytic converter just came apart while on the highway. (The y pipe broke at the engine manifold and the front of th catalytic converter, (broken part was just hanging on by the O2 sensor.)). The rover is currently parked until the new catalytic converter comes in the mail. Could driving in this condition cause damage to the truck (just to the shop to get repaired) or should I have it towed? What is your opinion?

 

[crown14]

I couldnt possibly awnser that question without knowing how far you had to drive to get to your shop.

 

[jaacina]

It will most likely trip codes. I would be careful as to what that hot exhaust is blowing on. Don't want to melt anything important or expensive.

 

[Carl_kps]

40 miles

 

[Buddy]

40 miles

If it was me I would drive it to the road and call AAA and have it towed to the place. 40 miles seems a long way with the exhaust detached at the manifold. But then I have AAA+ and it's a free tow for me.

 

[ptschram]

If we had any idea as to what variation of Rover you have, it would be easier to answer the question.

Any way you go, it's not a good thing to drive in this condition. Don't be cheap, pay the towing company to take it where it needs to go and be comforted in knowing you did no further damage.

PT

 

[Carl_kps]

I have a 2001 Discovery 2

 

[jackp]

Are you taking it to the dealer, or a muffler shop? If dealer, you'd better sit down before they tell you the price...actually you might want to lay down.

And, I agree that driving it is probably not the best idea.

-Jack

 

[HookyRider]

40 miles

have it towed - please

B

 

[jackp]

If you need the y-pipe assembly, contact Will Tillery 434-251-9331.

-Jack

 

[Buddy]

If you need the y-pipe assembly, contact Will Tillery 434-251-9331.

-Jack

I've seen Will state that he can't sell used catalytic converters and has to toss the y pipes. But my memory could be fussy on that.

 

[jackp]

Will recently quoted me for a D2 y-pipe assembly....I ened up not needing it, as the dealer covered mine under warranty.

 

[Carl_kps]

All fixed for less than a thousand dollars. I was pretty impressed with the British Atlantic replacement Disco 2 Cat. It appears to be built a great deal better than the factory cat. My rover runs better now than it did with the factory cat.

 

[sean]

If dealer, you'd better sit down before they tell you the price...actually you might want to bend over
-Jack

there fixed it for you

 

[Carl_kps]

I had it fixed at a shop that works only on Land Rovers. They put my cat on for $250.