'96 850 cat update.......

Discussion in 'Volvo 850' started by euro930, Jul 26, 2005.

  1. euro930

    euro930 Guest

    earlier post inquired about cause and effect with suspicion symptoms
    indicated a clogged cat....pulled cat off....indeed the material inside
    had turned to dust and chunks....installed new cat....all is well again!

    removed 4 header bolts....remove 4 bolts on cover plate...remove "c"
    clamp connector[2 bolts] on rear of cat...remove 2 ox sensors......
    new oem style cat
    $274.00
    total time...2 hours.
    how much does a dealer charge?

    regards
     
    euro930, Jul 26, 2005
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  2. euro930

    James Sweet Guest

    Make sure you look into *why* the cat melted or you'll be out another $274
    when it melts again.
     
    James Sweet, Jul 27, 2005
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  3. euro930

    euro930 Guest

    ya suppose it might have something to do with the 107,500 miles traveled-10
    years in age?

    regards
     
    euro930, Jul 27, 2005
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  4. euro930

    Bev A. Kupf Guest

    On Wed, 27 Jul 2005 15:15:12 -0400,
    The cat on my 760 lasted as long as I owned car (close to 200K miles
    in 12 years). 107K doesn't seem that much in terms of cat life.

    Beverly
     
    Bev A. Kupf, Jul 27, 2005
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  5. euro930

    euro930 Guest

    everything is relative.
    regards
     
    euro930, Jul 28, 2005
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  6. euro930

    James Sweet Guest

    Shouldn't, with a properly functioning engine a cat should last indefinitly.
    The only time they clog is if they're mechanically damaged or the engine
    runs rich and overheats them.
     
    James Sweet, Jul 28, 2005
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  7. I've heard that over time the use of oil additives loaded with zinc can
    screw up a cat.
    Dale P...........
    97 Turbo Brick
     
    Dale Peterson, Jul 28, 2005
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