re: Catalytic Converter

[Bruce Giller <bgiller@domain.elided>]

Walter,
	I haven't had any experience with these converters but another digester
did (Ian at iann@domain.elided) has.  Below are two notes from him about
his experience.  You can get to Discount Converters home page at
http://www.discountconverter.com/converters/alfa/index.htm.

	My '86 coverter rattles all the time and I already welded the heat
sheild once before.  I guess that I just can't keep up with the rust....

	Bruce

> I dropped by my local Alfa dealer to check on an irritating Rattle at about
> 2500 RPMs.  Was told the heat shield had broken it's welds and could be
> repaired for about $200 - 300.   I remembered someone mentioning a supplier
> of cat conv at a low price (Discount Converters I believe).  
> 
> Does anyone have any experience with these guys?  Should I just have the old
> one fixed?


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> 
> Ordered and received the Cat Conv for the 85 Spider.  Fit and finish
> were good.  Installation w/o any difficulty.  Car passed smog with
> flying colors.  Would've been considered a "Gross Polluter" prior to
> replacement.  It does come sans the front pipes heat shields, a source
> of nasty buzzing on my original setup and consequently not missed.  The
> Conv. itself does come with necessary shielding.  Thanks for the website
> info!
> 
> Ian
> 

> Bruce,
> Other than the missing shields the Conv. was identical, Tab included.  I
> have seen asbestos/foil wrap for turbo applications.  Most generally it
> is tied on with safety or baleing wire.  (at least it shouldnt develop
> that annoying buzz)
> Thanks again for the info
> 
> Ian
> 
> ps you may wish to repost the address to the Digest
> 
>

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