| Author | Message | ||
     carl J. Drumgoole (Carl_kps) Member Username: Carl_kps Post Number: 83 Registered: 02-2003 |
I have a DISCO 2 2001 with 85K miles on it. I was just told by the dealer that my front catalytic converter was begining to go bad. The dealer told me it was going to run me about $1000 for them to do that. I am looking for other ways to get the catalytic converter replaced besides the dealer. Any ideas. Also how can you tell your catalytic converter is going bad. I read about using a rubber hammer but what exactly am I looking for? I have not noticed anything wrong with it my self. | ||
| carl J. Drumgoole (Carl_kps) Member Username: Carl_kps Post Number: 84 Registered: 02-2003 |
Any good places to get Disco 2 Cats? | ||
| Glen Hernandez (Polofella26) Member Username: Polofella26 Post Number: 75 Registered: 11-2002 |
Carl, talk to this guy. He'll give you some insight and much much better prices. mikemccollum100@msn.com good luck, Glen | ||
| Janaka Perera (Jperera) New Member Username: Jperera Post Number: 12 Registered: 05-2003 |
When the matrix inside the catalytic converter goes bad, it starts to rattle during idle. I've read that lower octane gas can cause the converters to go bad (and a known Disco problem). Metal can transmit vibrations from one location to another. To be sure it's your converter, I would suggest getting underneath and listening for it while the truck is idling. | ||
| Rick Clarke (Tugcap) New Member Username: Tugcap Post Number: 32 Registered: 02-2002 |
I would ask around, and find a muffler shop that has a pipe bender, and does quality work. (usually NOT one of the franchises). Go see them for an estimate and other ideas about your cats, and exhaust system. Nothing like a custom pipe job. I doubt your cats are bad. Rick | ||
| Lewis Jones (Cutter) Member Username: Cutter Post Number: 154 Registered: 10-2003 |
I think cats are covered by the emission warranty till 100K miles. | ||
| Janaka Perera (Jperera) New Member Username: Jperera Post Number: 13 Registered: 05-2003 |
I checked my owner's manual hoping the catalytic converters are covered for 100K miles. The cats are covered for 3 years/42K miles from date of purchase. My cats are rattling and shaking. - 97 Disco SD | ||
| Lewis Jones (Cutter) Member Username: Cutter Post Number: 163 Registered: 10-2003 |
the ones on my TJ are 100K...I thought that was a government mandated warranty? | ||
| Will Tillery (Will) Member Username: Will Post Number: 201 Registered: 11-2002 |
I think the coverage is 8-80 for the majority of the U.S....Check your manual for details. | ||
| Janaka Perera (Jperera) New Member Username: Jperera Post Number: 15 Registered: 05-2003 |
Wow! Hoping it is covered for longer than what my manual states. I will call the LR dealer tomorrow morning and verify. | ||
| Lewis Jones (Cutter) Member Username: Cutter Post Number: 167 Registered: 10-2003 |
if the dealer gives you an answer you don't like call customer service. Sometimes if you ask nice they will bend way over to help you, including free parts and installs. (got a manifold out of warranty replaced by just asking...Thats one of the reasons why i've switched from Jeeps to Landys) | ||
| Rob Davison (Nosivad_bor) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Nosivad_bor Post Number: 1298 Registered: 02-2003 |
http://www.discoweb.org/warranty.htm more to read here | ||
| Lewis Jones (Cutter) Member Username: Cutter Post Number: 172 Registered: 10-2003 |
good post Rob! Thanks, Lewis |
