All petrol cars in the UK from 1992 onwards have had to have a catalytic converter fitted as standard in order to comply with emissions regulations
Quite a few TVR owners have two exhaust systems. One for 364 days of the year and the other for MOT day. There's nothing much that sounds as good as a de-catted TVR.
All petrol cars in the UK from 1992 onwards have had to have a catalytic converter fitted as standard in order to comply with emissions regulations
Quite a few TVR owners have two exhaust systems. One for 364 days of the year and the other for MOT day. There's nothing much that sounds as good as a de-catted TVR.
I had a drive of my mate's 4.6 Chimaera a few years ago, a beast of a car. As you say, fantastic noise.
All petrol cars in the UK from 1992 onwards have had to have a catalytic converter fitted as standard in order to comply with emissions regulations
Quite a few TVR owners have two exhaust systems. One for 364 days of the year and the other for MOT day. There's nothing much that sounds as good as a de-catted TVR.
I had a drive of my mate's 4.6 Chimaera a few years ago, a beast of a car. As you say, fantastic noise.
When they're working they are awesome cars. Not very forgiving though!
All petrol cars in the UK from 1992 onwards have had to have a catalytic converter fitted as standard in order to comply with emissions regulations
Quite a few TVR owners have two exhaust systems. One for 364 days of the year and the other for MOT day. There's nothing much that sounds as good as a de-catted TVR.
I had a drive of my mate's 4.6 Chimaera a few years ago, a beast of a car. As you say, fantastic noise.
When they're working they are awesome cars. Not very forgiving though!
All petrol cars in the UK from 1992 onwards have had to have a catalytic converter fitted as standard in order to comply with emissions regulations
Quite a few TVR owners have two exhaust systems. One for 364 days of the year and the other for MOT day. There's nothing much that sounds as good as a de-catted TVR.
I had a drive of my mate's 4.6 Chimaera a few years ago, a beast of a car. As you say, fantastic noise.
When they're working they are awesome cars. Not very forgiving though!
I've had three. Drove them to all sorts of places including Southern Spain, Italy, Isle of Man and The Valley. Only really had any trouble with the last one which needed an engine rebuild. But it wasn't very expensive really. So much fun. Sure they could easily kill you but not really too much trouble as long as your foot was very gentle on the throttle when it was wet.
All petrol cars in the UK from 1992 onwards have had to have a catalytic converter fitted as standard in order to comply with emissions regulations
Quite a few TVR owners have two exhaust systems. One for 364 days of the year and the other for MOT day. There's nothing much that sounds as good as a de-catted TVR.
I had a drive of my mate's 4.6 Chimaera a few years ago, a beast of a car. As you say, fantastic noise.
When they're working they are awesome cars. Not very forgiving though!
They stink of glue.
Yes, it's the fibreglass resin. It kind of wears off after a while. Either that or you got used to it. So much fun. Anyway I have hijacked the thread, sorry.
All petrol cars in the UK from 1992 onwards have had to have a catalytic converter fitted as standard in order to comply with emissions regulations
Sorry to appear dim but does that mean my diesel van doesnt have one?
It will have one. I think they were fitted to diesels post 2001 or thereabouts. It will probably also have something called a diesel particulate filter. These trap the soot particles and do fill up. They have the ability to "run hot" for a period of time to burn off the soot. (A bit like a self-cleaning oven.) But you have to do a long run at motorway speeds for it to work. You can kind of hear that the vehicle is running differently when it is in operation. More info here https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/emissions/diesel-particulate-filters/
I had a Vauxhall Combo van at work that had DPF light on the dash.
I was told to not switch the engine off under any circumstances if it came on. It did it just once, when I was driving to a meeting, and I knew the best thing to do was keep driving - preferably at speed - very difficult to do when stuck in the middle of Bishopsgate. Anyway I drove round the best I could and it did eventually extinguish after about half an hour.
I made my apologies for being late to the meeting, citing the DPF light on my dash was to blame. No one believed me of course, but I may have scored some brownie points for an original excuse.
All petrol cars in the UK from 1992 onwards have had to have a catalytic converter fitted as standard in order to comply with emissions regulations
Sorry to appear dim but does that mean my diesel van doesnt have one?
It will have one. I think they were fitted to diesels post 2001 or thereabouts. It will probably also have something called a diesel particulate filter. These trap the soot particles and do fill up. They have the ability to "run hot" for a period of time to burn off the soot. (A bit like a self-cleaning oven.) But you have to do a long run at motorway speeds for it to work. You can kind of hear that the vehicle is running differently when it is in operation. More info here https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/emissions/diesel-particulate-filters/
I'm guessing the garage check on this when i take it in for an annual service. Reading the article it sounds like i should be ok for a bit as most of my journeys are by motorway. Thanks for the info : )
All petrol cars in the UK from 1992 onwards have had to have a catalytic converter fitted as standard in order to comply with emissions regulations
Sorry to appear dim but does that mean my diesel van doesnt have one?
It will have one. I think they were fitted to diesels post 2001 or thereabouts. It will probably also have something called a diesel particulate filter. These trap the soot particles and do fill up. They have the ability to "run hot" for a period of time to burn off the soot. (A bit like a self-cleaning oven.) But you have to do a long run at motorway speeds for it to work. You can kind of hear that the vehicle is running differently when it is in operation. More info here https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/emissions/diesel-particulate-filters/
I'm guessing the garage check on this when i take it in for an annual service. Reading the article it sounds like i should be ok for a bit as most of my journeys are by motorway. Thanks for the info : )
You'd know if the DPF was clogged up. You'd get a warning light on the dashboard. Something like one of these:
Apparently, the Catalytic Converters on Hybrid cars are most commonly stolen, as the precious metal in them is less corroded, and therefore worth more.
All petrol cars in the UK from 1992 onwards have had to have a catalytic converter fitted as standard in order to comply with emissions regulations
Sorry to appear dim but does that mean my diesel van doesnt have one?
It will have one. I think they were fitted to diesels post 2001 or thereabouts. It will probably also have something called a diesel particulate filter. These trap the soot particles and do fill up. They have the ability to "run hot" for a period of time to burn off the soot. (A bit like a self-cleaning oven.) But you have to do a long run at motorway speeds for it to work. You can kind of hear that the vehicle is running differently when it is in operation. More info here https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/emissions/diesel-particulate-filters/
I'm guessing the garage check on this when i take it in for an annual service. Reading the article it sounds like i should be ok for a bit as most of my journeys are by motorway. Thanks for the info : )
You'd know if the DPF was clogged up. You'd get a warning light on the dashboard. Something like one of these:
Your vehicle will possibly eventually go into limp mode aswell.
Nightmare when it happens. As mentioned, giving the vehicle a good rev may sort the situation. Motorway the best option otherwise a garage will hook it up to a machine to sort it out.
His car has been in the garage for a month because they have been struggling to source the part for it. Maybe there's a surge in demand for replacements as more are being nicked!
Apparently, the Catalytic Converters on Hybrid cars are most commonly stolen, as the precious metal in them is less corroded, and therefore worth more.
Just had my Toyota Yaris hybrid checked by the Police in the car park at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Toyota have taken action to prevent theft. The cat is now behind the engine and on top of the manifold. This makes it virtually impossible to steal.
The kits contain a coded sticker that you put on your catalytic converter and coat it with a permanent fluid to mark it.
You then register your code on the International Security Register (ISR) database, run by Retainagroup.
A marked catalytic converter makes it more difficult for a thief to sell it on and may deter them from attempting to steal it. Displaying a sticker in your window to state that it is marked might also put off a thief.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SmartWater
wow
gonna have to bring the converter indoors of a night.
I was told to not switch the engine off under any circumstances if it came on. It did it just once, when I was driving to a meeting, and I knew the best thing to do was keep driving - preferably at speed - very difficult to do when stuck in the middle of Bishopsgate. Anyway I drove round the best I could and it did eventually extinguish after about half an hour.
I made my apologies for being late to the meeting, citing the DPF light on my dash was to blame. No one believed me of course, but I may have scored some brownie points for an original excuse.
Catalytic converter thefts have surged in lockdown amid a spike in the value of precious metals, research shows.
The RAC and insurer Ageas found the crime now accounts for three-in-10 thefts from private vehicles in the UK, up from two-in-10 before the pandemic.
Catalytic converters contain metals such as platinum and rhodium which fetch high prices on the black market.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56882495
Nightmare when it happens. As mentioned, giving the vehicle a good rev may sort the situation. Motorway the best option otherwise a garage will hook it up to a machine to sort it out.
His car has been in the garage for a month because they have been struggling to source the part for it. Maybe there's a surge in demand for replacements as more are being nicked!
Scoundrels
Toyota have taken action to prevent theft. The cat is now behind the engine and on top of the manifold. This makes it virtually impossible to steal.
Security marking
Marking your catalytic converter can help protect it from the risk of theft. It also makes it possible to track it and easier to convict offenders.
You can buy security marking kits from Retainagroup
(01233) 333000
www.retainagroup.com
Email: register@retainagroup.com
The kits contain a coded sticker that you put on your catalytic converter and coat it with a permanent fluid to mark it.
You then register your code on the International Security Register (ISR) database, run by Retainagroup.
A marked catalytic converter makes it more difficult for a thief to sell it on and may deter them from attempting to steal it. Displaying a sticker in your window to state that it is marked might also put off a thief.
https://www.lincs.police.uk/reporting-advice/driving-roads-and-vehicles/catalytic-converter-theft/