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cat converter/lambda sensor

just been told car needs cat converter and lambda sensor as it has lost all power i have a fiat brava 80 sx 16v fromula yreg (2001) any ideas where i get the right parts for a good price
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Re: cat converter/lambda sensor

lambda on ebay or local motorfactor really cheap (£25-35)
cat is £56.50 + vat from here http://www.cats-direct-shop.co.uk/fi...-converter.php
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Re: cat converter/lambda sensor

will try them thanks, am i best off getting new or will used do. Also could i fit these parts myself
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Re: cat converter/lambda sensor

And who made that diagnose? I can understand how they make diagnosis like this and making people to spend a lot of money to change parts (catalytic converter is not cheap). I will refer you to have a second opinion because i had a problem i will tell you later and everybody was telling that i need a new lamda and my catalytic converter is dead etc etc and i went to an old friend (God bless him) and he told me that the olny problem was that one injector from my injection system was dirty and wasnt sparaying well. He cleaned with Hypersound sytem and ..... vualla...!!! all working great! I am nopt saying that you have the same problem but you dont have to loose nothing to have a second opinion!
P.S. We have the same type engine but mine is older 1999.(And think that my catalytic converter and lamda sensor working still well).
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Re: cat converter/lambda sensor

a used cat can be a good idea if you get one cheap, but a used lamda sensor is pointless when a newe one is so cheap.

you could fit both yourself if you raise the car on axle stands, but fitting the cat isnt easy when you're lying on the floor attacking the rusty bolts.
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abut fitting the cat isnt easy when you're lying on the floor attacking the rusty bolts.
nor is it fun
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Re: cat converter/lambda sensor

thanks for replys some more bad news been told my cat is connected to the manifold cant find one any where any help will be great as for a second opinion the head gasket went first and was warned about the cat then just bad luck i think bloke that fixed the head saidits now the cat he has been very helpful and will the parts for free if we can get them. THANKS
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mine started with the lamba and the cat £400 quid later and lots more parts my brava same spec is still playing up just in the process of trying redex in the spark plugs to clean the carbon build up which can effect emissions and performance!!
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sorry forgot for the cat try andrew page find them on internet mine cost £112 £90 cheaper than garage price!
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ok cheers mate, this the third major part gone since i bought it jan last year
gearbox around 400
head gasket 350
now cat converter nearly 200 up to now
car was only 1000 should of got a car that you can get the parts for.
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sorry forgot for the cat try andrew page find them on internet mine cost £112 £90 cheaper than garage price!
only cost £56+VAT on the link i gave you.
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Re: cat converter/lambda sensor

jug the link you gave displys the wrong cat mine is on the manifold before the front pipe not after your link only sells under floor cats thanks though
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jug the link you gave displys the wrong cat mine is on the manifold before the front pipe not after your link only sells under floor cats thanks though

oh the manifold cat! they're hard to find, and £112 isnt a bad price at all
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No way got quote from andrew page 800 pound hard to belief when cats to go 300+vat to laser a complete new one pick it up and get it back in five days although a good quote still could do with one being cheaper please help anyone Catalyst with Integral Front Pipe Length (cm)Weight (kg)

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Re: cat converter/lambda sensor

have you tried all your local exhaust fitters? they are usually cheaper than online prices (no delivery and free fitting)
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