Need to know how to get my catylitic converter off!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Question

im trying to get my catylitic converter off of my car but i dont want to mess anything else up. my hack saw is not working and i cat get it jacked up anyhigher than about 2 feet. whats an easy way of doing this.p.s the bolts are also rusted together..

Answer 1

why!  

Answer 2

While some catalytic converters are wroth lots of money, most of them bring less than $100.00 on the recycle market ... also in many states (actually all of them I do believe) it is illegal to remove it without replacing it with new or reconditioned converter.

But if it is clogged and you must remove it using a high quality 32 tooth or more hack saw blade will cut through the exhaust pipe in front and behind the converter ... it your having problem you are probably trying to cut it off too close ... for a short distance both ways most converters have double wall pipe to help support their weight. Also some exhaust systems today are made from Stainless Steel to stop rust and corrosion, Stainless Steel is very hard to cut with a hack-saw, some people say it is impossible to cut with a normal hack-saw.

Answer 3

Get a quality hacksaw blade that's 32 teeth per inch.

Answer 4

i go up the pipe a little and use a sawsall with a metal cutting blade then two adapters and atleast four clamps there is a shop in the neighborhood that will cut it off and weld in an aftermarket one for about 200 bucks

Answer 5

A hack saw or a torch... that's about the only way.

Answer 6

just to let you know its illegal to remove the convertor does your state have annual inspections? If so then the car will fail the test  if cught wothout it can be a huge fine.