1996 Honda Civic Catalytic converter

1996 HONDA CIVIC
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MRS_ADAWZN
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1996 Honda Civic 4 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 135000 miles
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Is there any way to repair a catalytic converter without replacing the entire part. I took my car in for inspection and they told me that it would cost $1300.00 - it is a 1996 and I really don't want to spend that much on the car because I barely paid 3 times that amount for the car itself.
Dec 22, 2007 at 11:40 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

You can't repair catalytic converters. the must be replaced, saying that, you should be able to get a generic converter from n exhaust shop fitter for far less than the price quoted, shop around.

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 24, 2007 at 4:47 AM
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