# Catolytic converter

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/catolytic-converter/34928>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** subaru, baja\
**Created:** [August 12, 2009, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catolytic-converter/34928 "2009-08-12T04:24:53Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![tlvwink](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ad7895/32.png) [@tlvwink](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tlvwink)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2009, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catolytic-converter/34928/1 "2009-08-12T04:24:53Z")

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I just had my 90,000 service. My Baja makes a ticking/crumbling noise at 3500-4000 rpms but only in 4 & 5- over 55- then over 72mph. The guys who did my service said it was the catolytic converter- but not to fix it until it dies- whta do you think?and how much does that cost?

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**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2009, 10:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catolytic-converter/34928/2 "2009-08-12T10:55:09Z")

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If I am guessing right, it may have many thousands of miles left in it. At 90,000 miles I believe the warranty is gone.

Replacing it should not be too expensive if you buy an third party converter. OEM converters are not better, but they may be a little easier to install and will cost more and not give longer life. I would go with the less expensive one if/when needed.

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**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2009, 11:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catolytic-converter/34928/3 "2009-08-12T11:50:19Z")

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Who are “the guys who did my service?” The symptoms you describe are not usually associated with a failed, or failing, catalytic converter.

I suggest you seek a second opinion.

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**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2009, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catolytic-converter/34928/4 "2009-08-12T21:16:42Z")

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I too feel the symptoms and the “diagnosis” are inconsistant.

The “guys who did [your] service”…were they quickie lube guys perchance?