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[dazzle72]

Just had the codes read as the eml was on, and we have a faulty cat. The blow on the exhaust was confirmed to be the manifold, which could explain the code for the cat. Can I get pattern gasket/s, or is it best to get genuine? And if I need a cat, wheres best? And not being a mechanic myself, would anyone close to Newark, Notts be willing to give me a price to fit please?

[tunnie]

What ever you do, don't replace the cat, pattern ones are awful.

If its blowing around the manifold, could well be the gasket. Make sure you get decent multi-layered one.

MarksDTM is in your area, he might be willing to take a look 

[dazzle72]

Thanks for the advice. Just had the manifold shield off, and it looks like theres a bolt where there should be a stud (nearest the front of the car) So its possibly been bodged for some reason, but whatever reason it is its waaaaaaaay beyond my technical ability to sort

[tunnie]

Thanks for the advice. Just had the manifold shield off, and it looks like theres a bolt where there should be a stud (nearest the front of the car) So its possibly been bodged for some reason, but whatever reason it is its waaaaaaaay beyond my technical ability to sort

Drop a PM to MarksDTM 

Sounds like bolt to exhaust manifold has sheared off, maybe due to previous work. Not going to help with seal on the gasket, good thing on 4 pots is plenty of room in engine bay 

[dazzle72]

Will do, thanks muchly