2001 Toyota Celica catalyct converter

TINO DONO

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2001 TOYOTA CELICA
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
15,000 MILES

I replaced the catalyct converter 3 times on a '01 toyota celica. My mechanic keeps telling me its a bad converter that are made in china. Is there more to this. Should I look for a better cat. Is it really worth the $$$.
should I get just the cat or is it better replace the complete line with the cat?

many thanks
tino

Friday, November 13th, 2009 AT 1:26 PM

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MHPAUTOS

MECHANIC
31,937 POSTS

Hi there,

I would be getting a second opinion on the cat problem, there may be a problem with up stream exhaust leaks, vacuum leaks but just fitting cat after cat is just a waste of time and money, I would find a mechanic that understands your problem.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Friday, November 13th, 2009 AT 5:02 PM