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Looking for DIY Catalyic Converter Install

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by jabush, Apr 3, 2014.

  1. Apr 3, 2014 at 2:08 PM
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    jabush

    jabush [OP] New Member

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    New to the forum, great resource. I've got a 2003 V6 double cab taco and need to replace the cat converters & O2 sensors. My skill level is DIY brakes, radiators, & all things fluid but have never done cat converters before. Would like to try it, any tips or links to DIY's for replacing the converters?
     
  2. Apr 3, 2014 at 2:30 PM
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    Rock Auto, welded flange cats is what I used.
     
  3. Apr 4, 2014 at 7:58 AM
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    Thanks, once the parts arrive does anybody know of a step-by-step DIY, pref with a few pictures for the newbie?
     
  4. Apr 4, 2014 at 8:04 AM
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    Haven't done it on my Tacoma but usually it's just un-bolt replace gasket bolt on new one pretty simple
     
  5. Apr 4, 2014 at 8:51 AM
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    It should all just bolt together.
     
  6. Apr 4, 2014 at 9:00 AM
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    Thanks, that's what I was hoping for. How about the O2 sensors?
     
  7. Apr 4, 2014 at 9:21 AM
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    if it is like mine was, you will need some pb blaster. i generally hit the bolts a few times at least the day before so it has time to work
     

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