Changing catalytic converter Renault Clio mk2

[Midg]

Hi all, I am thinking of changing my cat. I think the flexi bit has become hard and It is causing a vibration through the cab.

I just have a few questions
1) I was wondering if there is a gasket between the manifold and cat?
2) Do I need something called a fitting kit? If so, what does that include so I know what I don't have to buy.
3) Should I also buy a new lambda sensor?

I don't have any nasty smell and she passed her MOT in August with no problems.

Thanks all

 

[chris blue]

How you get on with this- I need to swap out my cat converter (Ph 1 172) and wonder which fitting kit? theres several on ebay

 

[hipwell]

Use a genuine Renault kit, their only about 23 quid and are much better than the cheapo ones.

 

[chris blue]

Use a genuine Renault kit, their only about 23 quid and are much better than the cheapo ones.

Yes, seen these. But they don't seem to come with a gasket between manifold and Cat?
Is it not needed- or do you buy seperately
Seems a bit daft to buy a fitting kit without a gasket

 

[hipwell]

They do, comes with 2 bolts, 2 nuts, dohnut gasket, 2 fibre washers and 2 steel washers and 2 springs

 

[hipwell]

Renault Clio 172 182 Exhaust Fitting Kit | Renault Parts Direct

Renault Clio 172 182 Exhaust Fitting Kit | Renault Parts Direct | Products in stock for various models with secure payment.

www.renaultpartsdirect.co.uk

 

[chris blue]

Renault Clio 172 182 Exhaust Fitting Kit | Renault Parts Direct

Renault Clio 172 182 Exhaust Fitting Kit | Renault Parts Direct | Products in stock for various models with secure payment.

www.renaultpartsdirect.co.uk

what about the flat gasket manifold end?

 

[hipwell]

Manifold to cat is the link I posted.

The only other you will need is cat to centre section which looks very similar to your link above

 

[chris blue]

Manifold to cat is the link I posted.

The only other you will need is cat to centre section which looks very similar to your link above

Yes, my error. Cat to centre section gasket

Wonder why they don't put that gasket on the fitting pack

 

[hipwell]

Yes, my error. Cat to centre section gasket

Wonder why they don't put that gasket on the fitting pack

Probz because it's a generic kit for 182 and 172's , 182s don't require the gasket you mention as the cat to centre section on a 182 is an olive joint