Well, shameless bump here. Took the car in to be fixed today, and the mechanic told me the manifold is cracked. It has to be replaced.
Ordinarily, not a big deal, but this has a built-in catalyst, and looks like it’ll cost upwards of $700.
Basically, I’ve had it. I want to fix this thing and get rid of it. I don’t think it’s ethical of me to sell it with this major a defect; it has to be fixed.
Can I legally put a used cat in a California (if that makes any difference) car? Part of me thinks, Who’d ever know? I can get one for $300 or less. That helps; every little bit helps.
Any advice out there?
Is this possibly related to the mileage problem about which I posted yesterday?
Following up: I found one at a local auto dismantler for $150; I’m goin’ with it.