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funkie75

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i,ve got a 2011 fiat panda 1.2 euro 5 and wondered if the CATALYTIC CONVERTER of a 2006 panda 1.2 would fit on mine.
please let me know
 
as far as I know all 1.1 and 1.2 are the same

I changed mine for the First one I could find in the breakers. Cost around £30

fitted fine

took the lambada sensors of ten old for spares and sold the old one to the metal merchant for £15


Punto doesn't fit by the way. Looks the same except the middle section connects via a flange


Why are you changing yours they normally don't fail unless they crack
 
the euro 5 engine is so slow and sluggish because of the cat as its bigger on the euro 5 engine ive been told.
so will the cat of normal 1.2 engine definitley fit on my euro 5 1.2 engine as i,ve been told the holes are different
 
The Euro5 engine is substantially different; higher compression, variable valve timing and a power band much higher up the rev range; the older 60HP engine produces more torque and power below 4000rpm, which is where you'll spend the vast majority of your time. I believe later Pandas also have different gearing.

I doubt changing the cat would make any significant difference, and is unlikely to get you what you're looking for, even if it physically fits.
 
the euro 5 engine is so slow and sluggish because of the cat as its bigger on the euro 5 engine ive been told.
so will the cat of normal 1.2 engine definitley fit on my euro 5 1.2 engine as i,ve been told the holes are different

This isn't making much sense.
You are saying the larger cat is the cause of it being slow? Surely larger = more gas flow?

Why do you think the cat is a problem? Is this just a guess, or has some diagnosis been done?

The Euro5 engine, 70hp should not be either sluggish or slow. If it is, then the root cause needs identifying, not changing expensive parts willy-nilly.

It has variable valve timing, so that needs to be checked for operation.
If the cambelt has been changed, the timing should be checked.
Simple checks, like an old dirty air filter can make a difference.
What are you comparing the performance with? If you are trying to match a Golf GTi, it'll feel slow.
 
Check the timing belt is timed correctly. Bear in mind the Euro 5 is no longer a "safe" engine. If the belt fails your engine is an anchor.

Take it for some long distance drives an don't spare the few ponies it has. It's highly likely the engine is tight from excessively gentle use. I had this with a 900. With just 40bhp I expected it to be slow but some long motorway commutes really improved performance and mpg.
 
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