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Replace cat converter on 240 200 1989

posted by  someone claiming to be Donald E Booth on  Mon Jan 24 05:25 CST 2005 [RELATED]

The job is not too hard. I did it myself about three years ago. As
I recall it took only about 2-3 hours.

You do need to get under the vehicle. I use two ramps under the
front wheels, and two jack stands under the rear axles. You can
then lie under the vehicle and do what you need.

If memory serves me correctly there is a three bolt flange in the
front, and a muffler pipe clamp in the rear. Thus a total of
only four bolts to loosen. Because of the elevated temperature
in the system, these bolts will be corroded and should be replaced.
Also make sure you have a new gasket for the forward flange.
Mine came with the catalytic converter I ordered from FPC Groton,
but make sure when you order.

The biggest problem I had with the job was getting rid of the old
converter. I had to cut it in half (the piping not the converter)
because the trash collection would not accept anything so long.

Donald E Booth
1984 245DL, B23F engine, M46 Transmission, 245,000 miles





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