Catalytic converter

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i have an oldsmobile cutlass supreme brougham 1985. im having problems with the pipe coming out of the catalytic converter. its rusted so bad that i pulled off the flange. heres the question. do i have to get a whole new catalytic converter or is there a seperate small pipe that i can attach? if anything needs to be clarified i'd be happy to do so.
Feb 8, 2006 at 12:52 PM
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PEPPERMRJ
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Best to check with an autoparts house or your local auto store. I would believe that welding would be necessary. A exhaust system shop (midas, Meineke, etc) should give a free estimate.
Good luck.
Feb 10, 2006 at 1:05 PM
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