My CAT is leaking :-/

[Knight_Rider]

Oh dear - just get my rear exhaust sorted and working the way i want it and now it seems the CAT is leaking :-@
Noticed a SEVERE drop in economy last week or so so finnaly had a look under her today and sure enough the seam that runs around my CAT is leaking :-(
Fixable? If not how much is that gonna rape me for a whole new CAT? Not cheap im imagining?!??

The word BUGGER comes to minds - espec in light of the vandal damage i have incurred this week too - oh the joys of life!

 

[markhinton]

Try getting a new cat bolt set first, very cheap from Northwest performance: http://www.northwestperformance.co....ducts_id=20&osCsid=2gkl8vmetfm562gienj21jseu1

Might just be the bolts that are lose, and not matter how tight you do them they will loosen again if they're busted. New set should sort that problem.

If not source a cheap cat on here, or perhaps go decat?

 

[Ste666]

Cheaper to ask a garage ot specialist to weld the seam back up i would think mate, those things are expensive, if you get one then go for a sports cat, same thing but much cheaper than a standard cat.

 

[mikeyw]

If the leak is coming from just a small hole or crack in the cat, just get it welded up. Might be worth replacing the sealing ring too, these can cause air leaks if worn.

 

[Jonny1*2]

A leak wouldn't affect your MPG mate. CAT wise, as said get a second hand one off here. Dealer will rape you and then bum you. Think the 182 one is around £700