1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cat Pipe Rust

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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 4:52 AM
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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 5:05 AM
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Have an exhaust shop inspect the rusted catalytic converter outlet pipe and pulled flange and give a free estimate. Welding is likely necessary. Also ask an auto parts store what pipe or converter parts are available.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham reports that the pipe leaving the catalytic converter is badly rusted and the flange pulled off. They asked whether a full converter is required or a separate pipe can be attached. The expert advised checking an auto parts store, said welding would likely be necessary, and recommended a free estimate from an exhaust shop.

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