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Hi guys. I previously wrote about clearing a hole through my Catalytic Converter, and the difference it made.
Hmm, so here's the update. And it is very interesting!
My car was going really well. New Injectors. Cleaned Turbo - with Mr Muscle.
New this and that. My car was going just as I wanted... until the exhaust began to smell.
It also began to hesitate at roundabouts and junctions when pulling into traffic.

My previous attempt to knock a hole through the Catalytic Converter was successful - to a point. The car was running better.
The Cat on my car, reacted to the hole I knocked through it. The honeycomb matrix collapsed and partially blocked the outgoing exhaust-pipe.

After removing the backbox, which was difficult, I discovered the entire exhaust pipe could not be removed from the car. It needed the height of a garage ramp to do so.
I had to swivel the exhaust-pipe to the outside of the car to remove what remained of the matrix.
Having refitted the exhaust, the car sounds not only GREAT, but like the sporty Alfa Romeo I once owned.

In addition to this, after test driving it, there was no nasty smell or hesitation anymore.
 
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What a nice neighbour. :D

Oh and what about MOT? Will you need to replace it?
Hi Alibro, and sorry for not replying sooner.
Yes, that wine offering neighbour is really nice. I did enjoy it.
As for an MOT? I was advised the diesel is not tested for CAT efficiency.
And even if it did fail, I would buy a replacement and refit the original empty can instead afterwards.
 
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