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Driving without cat. converter

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Abdu_mka, Jun 6, 2020.

  1. Abdu_mka

    Abdu_mka Junior Member

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    I just got my cat. converter stolen from my 08 Prius.
    I know a good shop about 2-3 miles away.
    is it risky or cause damage to the vehicle to drive it without the cat for that distance ?
    and yes I know how it sounds!:censored:
     
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    No, but you might a ticket for noise pollution.

    As a service to the community, what major cross streets are near to the theft location?
     
  3. Abdu_mka

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    Thanks!
    Location is SW 37th & Multnomah Blvd, Portland Oregon
     
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  4. Abdu_mka

    Abdu_mka Junior Member

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    So what parts do I need. I got a universal cat, o2 sensor, 2bolts and springs and a pipe gasket.
    But not sure how the cat is going to connect to the engine. What's that part called ?
    Am I missing anything else?
    Planning to take it to a muffler shop.
    Here is the cat I got
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    And this is what the thief left me with:

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    Also I don't think I see a place for the O2 sensor in the new cat!
     
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  5. Abdu_mka

    Abdu_mka Junior Member

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    Uh!!
    Nvm they stole both cats!
    And I need something like this
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