Hi all,
Looking for some advice in reinstalling the catalytic converter as it's not really on properly.
1) The "three amigos" screws. Does anyone have a picture of what this should look like? How mine is right now just doesn't look right and one of the screws I have seems too short...
2) In the image below, the bit I've circled, the cat doesn't seem to be sitting together... again can anyone show my with a picture what this should look like installed? Currently, with the existing screws I've got there is a gap (even though the exhaust does not appear to blow when the engine is on).
(https://i.ibb.co/3RBGZt2/catkit.png) (https://ibb.co/3RBGZt2)
3) Is it possible to get replacement "three amigo" screws. If so, any ideas?
Thanks in advance as always.
The original 3 amigos are studs. They can be drilled out and M10 nuts and bolts substituted.
The joint between the cat and backbox will always have a 'gap' between the flanges. If it doesn't leak, it's good.
That gap is normal since it is a cone interference fit with the flange. The springs keep the tension on the fit so it doesn't loosen over time.
I have x3 brand new OEM nuts for the three amigos going spare if you need them.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52160494890_63c56654ec_k.jpg)
Quote from: Alex Knight on June 20, 2022, 13:51I have x3 brand new OEM nuts for the three amigos going spare if you need them.
So I had a look again at what's there and I appear to have one of the "official" bolts/nuts and the others I think are M10s. Can't seem to get the one screw back in to the housing though. How much are you looking for them?
Quote from: MrChris on June 20, 2022, 14:49So I had a look again at what's there and I appear to have one of the "official" bolts/nuts and the others I think are M10s. Can't seem to get the one screw back in to the housing though. How much are you looking for them?
Just what they cost me really, about £5 plus postage if I remember correctly.