DIY Catalytic Converter Replacement?

elm90
Fri, 08 Jul 2016 23:26:31 +0000
Maintenance/Repairs

Yesterday my 1995 Toyota Corolla (which runs well otherwise) started making the loudest rumbling exhaust sound I’ve ever heard whenever I stepped on the gas pedal. It also felt like it had trouble accelerating when I would try to get going after a stop. I took it to a mechanic right away, who says it needs a new catalytic converter and resonator pipe, and that this will cost $700-$800.

My boyfriend says this is a repair he could do. He has done some car repair and worked with a mechanic before, so I am considering trusting him on that, but I don’t know what types of repairs he’s done before and I know he has never worked on this model. What would you take into consideration to help you decide whether or not it would be safe to attempt this repair at home?

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