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04' A4 3.0 needs a new catalytic convertor... any good aftermarket options?

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Old 04-15-2009, 02:49 PM
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Heh, I just saw this post..

How did you determine the cats were bad? Did you follow this post?
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho...php?p=22371381

I just posted as well, can't determine if my test passed or failed:
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2748273
Old 04-15-2009, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 04A43
With the 2001 S4, the book said the motor & subframe needed to be dropped to replace turbos, but the dealership said it was rare for anyone to actually do that.

So they just dropped the subframe and lowered the motor a few inches in order to get access.

I would imagine the cats on the A4 3.0 could be done for much less time, regardless of what the "book" says.
Even it they don't drop the motor, they get paid the "book" rate. If a tech finishes faster, he makes more.
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