Great resolution to my catalytic converter issue
02-08-2009, 01:14 AM
#17
Race Director
You sure the converters are rattling? They're pretty well made devices...
The noise might be from some other source.
I would not replace the converters unless engine performance affected by blockage or reduce flow of exhaust gases or unless a warning light and error codes and with proper follow up diagnosis determines the converters are at fault.
Sincerely,
Macster.
02-08-2009, 08:26 AM
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I blew a cat a couple of years ago.... er..... wait...... let me rephrase that.
A couple of years ago my 996 had developed a rattle that sounded like it could be from the mufflers. However, it turned out to be a bad cat, which was replaced by Porsche. Some dealers won't replace it under warranty until the cat is bad enough to throw a CEL, while others will do so if they can determine that the cat is bad without the CEL. A lot of it depends on the dealership.
A couple of years ago my 996 had developed a rattle that sounded like it could be from the mufflers. However, it turned out to be a bad cat, which was replaced by Porsche. Some dealers won't replace it under warranty until the cat is bad enough to throw a CEL, while others will do so if they can determine that the cat is bad without the CEL. A lot of it depends on the dealership.
Any advice?
02-08-2009, 09:19 AM
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Dutchie, I would wait until it throws a CEL, then take it in. Even if you car is out of CPO, they are required by federal law to replace any "emissions" related issues for the first 8 years/80,000 miles.
Here is a link to the warranty overview. At the bottom of the page is a PDF file for the 2008 Warranty. See pages 1, and 17-18 for the emissions warranty.
Warranty
Here is a link to the warranty overview. At the bottom of the page is a PDF file for the 2008 Warranty. See pages 1, and 17-18 for the emissions warranty.
Warranty
02-08-2009, 09:33 AM
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02-19-2010, 01:36 PM
#21
As you may recall, my cats were diagnosed to have cracks at 80,909 miles. Well, these were the third set of catalytic converters on my car since the car was new. The first replacements in 2005, and another in 2006.
Since my car was out of the Federal Emissions warranty by 900 miles (8yr/80k), and so the dealer said it'd be $1600 for the catalytic converter (single). I told the service manager at the dealership that I'll contact PCNA.
I did so and initially they rejected my claim for goodwill repair because they notedd my mileage incorrectly at 89K miles. After correction, I'm pleased to say that PCNA came through and covered the catalytic converters. And the one nice thing is that they replaced BOTH of them.
Additionally, I am also pleased that my dealer, Pacific Porsche was helpful in getting this resolved. In my past car ownership days with Audi, it was futile to call up Audi of America expecting any help in any matter. So, I went in with skepticism, and was proved wrong.
Pacific has really always taken care of me. This dealership is over an hour away from where I live. I have several Porsche dealerships near me, with the nearest being 10 minutes away, but I choose to go to them, as I find them reliable and no-nonsense.
I'm hoping these set of catalytic converters last a little longer than 2 years.
Since my car was out of the Federal Emissions warranty by 900 miles (8yr/80k), and so the dealer said it'd be $1600 for the catalytic converter (single). I told the service manager at the dealership that I'll contact PCNA.
I did so and initially they rejected my claim for goodwill repair because they notedd my mileage incorrectly at 89K miles. After correction, I'm pleased to say that PCNA came through and covered the catalytic converters. And the one nice thing is that they replaced BOTH of them.
Additionally, I am also pleased that my dealer, Pacific Porsche was helpful in getting this resolved. In my past car ownership days with Audi, it was futile to call up Audi of America expecting any help in any matter. So, I went in with skepticism, and was proved wrong.
Pacific has really always taken care of me. This dealership is over an hour away from where I live. I have several Porsche dealerships near me, with the nearest being 10 minutes away, but I choose to go to them, as I find them reliable and no-nonsense.
I'm hoping these set of catalytic converters last a little longer than 2 years.
Thanks,
Paul
02-19-2010, 01:41 PM
#22
Three Wheelin'
I would ask your service advisor to do it...
02-19-2010, 01:56 PM
#23
Great story, great results.
A solid and more interesting alternative to stock cats are the Fabspeed "U" pipe 200 cell sport cats. They're beautifully designed, look great tucked underneath, and so far work as they should *no drama*.
A solid and more interesting alternative to stock cats are the Fabspeed "U" pipe 200 cell sport cats. They're beautifully designed, look great tucked underneath, and so far work as they should *no drama*.
02-19-2010, 02:26 PM
#24
Nordschleife Master
I am having my 4th set installed in the next couple weeks. I've had 1 cat rattling for a year now, with the check engine light. My other cat started throwning an error last fall so I waited. Car goes off the 8 year warranty in the summer.
Going to pull them off as soon as they go on, and put the fabspeeds on. I know the OEM's won't last on my car, so I am better off getting the new ones installed and taking them off and storing them in case I need them if I sell the car in the future. There is no way I am paying $1600 per cat when the fabspeeds are priced less for both.
I just hope they are better made then the OEM are.
Going to pull them off as soon as they go on, and put the fabspeeds on. I know the OEM's won't last on my car, so I am better off getting the new ones installed and taking them off and storing them in case I need them if I sell the car in the future. There is no way I am paying $1600 per cat when the fabspeeds are priced less for both.
I just hope they are better made then the OEM are.
02-19-2010, 03:26 PM
#26
Nordschleife Master
not sure this is what I am thinking of replacing them with
996 Sport Catalytic Converter X-Pipe $1,495
* Fits all 996 Vehicles 1998-2005
* 340HP/308 ft-lbs of torque to the crank.
* 996 Sports racing catalytic converters give a HORSEPOWER and TORQUE gain to all 996 cars. High Quality T304 SS C.N.C. mandrel bent tubing for maximum exhaust flow.
* High Flow imported sports racing catalytic converters for less restriction and more power and more sports car sound. Fits all cars worldwide. Porsche factory warranty
* Simple bolt-on direct replacement sports cats for the factory OEM Porsche catalytic converters.
VIDEOS
-> X-Pipe Demonstration
-> X-Pipe Sportcat Street Demo
DYNO GRAPHS
-> Fabspeed 200 cell Sportcats Dyno
996 Sport Catalytic Converter X-Pipe $1,495
* Fits all 996 Vehicles 1998-2005
* 340HP/308 ft-lbs of torque to the crank.
* 996 Sports racing catalytic converters give a HORSEPOWER and TORQUE gain to all 996 cars. High Quality T304 SS C.N.C. mandrel bent tubing for maximum exhaust flow.
* High Flow imported sports racing catalytic converters for less restriction and more power and more sports car sound. Fits all cars worldwide. Porsche factory warranty
* Simple bolt-on direct replacement sports cats for the factory OEM Porsche catalytic converters.
VIDEOS
-> X-Pipe Demonstration
-> X-Pipe Sportcat Street Demo
DYNO GRAPHS
-> Fabspeed 200 cell Sportcats Dyno
02-19-2010, 03:28 PM
#27
not sure this is what I am thinking of replacing them with
996 Sport Catalytic Converter X-Pipe $1,495
* Fits all 996 Vehicles 1998-2005
* 340HP/308 ft-lbs of torque to the crank.
* 996 Sports racing catalytic converters give a HORSEPOWER and TORQUE gain to all 996 cars. High Quality T304 SS C.N.C. mandrel bent tubing for maximum exhaust flow.
* High Flow imported sports racing catalytic converters for less restriction and more power and more sports car sound. Fits all cars worldwide. Porsche factory warranty
* Simple bolt-on direct replacement sports cats for the factory OEM Porsche catalytic converters.
VIDEOS
-> X-Pipe Demonstration
-> X-Pipe Sportcat Street Demo
DYNO GRAPHS
-> Fabspeed 200 cell Sportcats Dyno
996 Sport Catalytic Converter X-Pipe $1,495
* Fits all 996 Vehicles 1998-2005
* 340HP/308 ft-lbs of torque to the crank.
* 996 Sports racing catalytic converters give a HORSEPOWER and TORQUE gain to all 996 cars. High Quality T304 SS C.N.C. mandrel bent tubing for maximum exhaust flow.
* High Flow imported sports racing catalytic converters for less restriction and more power and more sports car sound. Fits all cars worldwide. Porsche factory warranty
* Simple bolt-on direct replacement sports cats for the factory OEM Porsche catalytic converters.
VIDEOS
-> X-Pipe Demonstration
-> X-Pipe Sportcat Street Demo
DYNO GRAPHS
-> Fabspeed 200 cell Sportcats Dyno
02-19-2010, 03:34 PM
#28
not sure this is what I am thinking of replacing them with
996 Sport Catalytic Converter X-Pipe $1,495
* Fits all 996 Vehicles 1998-2005
* 340HP/308 ft-lbs of torque to the crank.
* 996 Sports racing catalytic converters give a HORSEPOWER and TORQUE gain to all 996 cars. High Quality T304 SS C.N.C. mandrel bent tubing for maximum exhaust flow.
* High Flow imported sports racing catalytic converters for less restriction and more power and more sports car sound. Fits all cars worldwide. Porsche factory warranty
* Simple bolt-on direct replacement sports cats for the factory OEM Porsche catalytic converters.
VIDEOS
-> X-Pipe Demonstration
-> X-Pipe Sportcat Street Demo
DYNO GRAPHS
-> Fabspeed 200 cell Sportcats Dyno
996 Sport Catalytic Converter X-Pipe $1,495
* Fits all 996 Vehicles 1998-2005
* 340HP/308 ft-lbs of torque to the crank.
* 996 Sports racing catalytic converters give a HORSEPOWER and TORQUE gain to all 996 cars. High Quality T304 SS C.N.C. mandrel bent tubing for maximum exhaust flow.
* High Flow imported sports racing catalytic converters for less restriction and more power and more sports car sound. Fits all cars worldwide. Porsche factory warranty
* Simple bolt-on direct replacement sports cats for the factory OEM Porsche catalytic converters.
VIDEOS
-> X-Pipe Demonstration
-> X-Pipe Sportcat Street Demo
DYNO GRAPHS
-> Fabspeed 200 cell Sportcats Dyno
http://shop.fvd.de/us/en/Porsche-0/9...%29-OBD-2.html
02-19-2010, 04:04 PM
#30
Rennlist Member
As you may recall, my cats were diagnosed to have cracks at 80,909 miles. Well, these were the third set of catalytic converters on my car since the car was new. The first replacements in 2005, and another in 2006.
Since my car was out of the Federal Emissions warranty by 900 miles (8yr/80k), and so the dealer said it'd be $1600 for the catalytic converter (single). I told the service manager at the dealership that I'll contact PCNA.
I did so and initially they rejected my claim for goodwill repair because they notedd my mileage incorrectly at 89K miles. After correction, I'm pleased to say that PCNA came through and covered the catalytic converters. And the one nice thing is that they replaced BOTH of them.
Additionally, I am also pleased that my dealer, Pacific Porsche was helpful in getting this resolved. In my past car ownership days with Audi, it was futile to call up Audi of America expecting any help in any matter. So, I went in with skepticism, and was proved wrong.
Pacific has really always taken care of me. This dealership is over an hour away from where I live. I have several Porsche dealerships near me, with the nearest being 10 minutes away, but I choose to go to them, as I find them reliable and no-nonsense.
I'm hoping these set of catalytic converters last a little longer than 2 years.
Since my car was out of the Federal Emissions warranty by 900 miles (8yr/80k), and so the dealer said it'd be $1600 for the catalytic converter (single). I told the service manager at the dealership that I'll contact PCNA.
I did so and initially they rejected my claim for goodwill repair because they notedd my mileage incorrectly at 89K miles. After correction, I'm pleased to say that PCNA came through and covered the catalytic converters. And the one nice thing is that they replaced BOTH of them.
Additionally, I am also pleased that my dealer, Pacific Porsche was helpful in getting this resolved. In my past car ownership days with Audi, it was futile to call up Audi of America expecting any help in any matter. So, I went in with skepticism, and was proved wrong.
Pacific has really always taken care of me. This dealership is over an hour away from where I live. I have several Porsche dealerships near me, with the nearest being 10 minutes away, but I choose to go to them, as I find them reliable and no-nonsense.
I'm hoping these set of catalytic converters last a little longer than 2 years.