sp3arman Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I have an '03 Outback that needs a new caty and O2 sensors. I have had a detailed diagnostic run by two different places and this is the consensus. I'm being told both by Subaru and by my independent mechanic that I have to buy the new caty from Subaru because the computer in my car won't read a caty not made by Subaru. This sounds insane to me and I'm trying to figure out how NOT to spend $1500 to replace all this. Does anyone know of a less expensive caty and/or sensors that would work? And, am I right to think that parts not made by Subaru will work just fine? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valvestem Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Federal Emmision Component warrantee says cats etc., are covered for 8 years, 80,000 miles, you beyond that? Link: http://www.epa.gov/obd/warranties.htm#b read through and look for specified major components. Also read down on repairs made outside of a Subaru facility. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Warranty replacement is the way to go, if your car still qualifies on millage. If not, at http://www.Autohausaz.com, they are selling a Bosal cat, part number WO133-1842851 on sale for $366.44, that fits your 03. Their ad says that the Bosal unit replaces both the front and rear cats. Bosal is a good name in exhaust products, so I would trust their product. I am confident that it would perform well on your car. I am with you, it is insanity to spend $1,500 on a dealer cat. Lots of profit in that high figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickb21 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 subarupartsforyou.com lists the OE cat at $800 (discounted), and an un-named aftermarket for $500. I'm in a similar boat. I'm considering getting a used cat with less than 80k, maybe I'll get lucky. I'm not 100% sure, but any 00-04 2.5L (4cyl, non-turbo) cat should fit, including legacy, outback, and impreza... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valvestem Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Link for cats: http://www.car-stuff.com/store/?N=9190&Nr=OR(AND(make:Subaru,model:Outback,year:2003),AND(universal:1))&Vi=11745+4294962660+1719&y=2003&mk=Subaru&md=Outback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB99W Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 [...] If not, at www.Autohausaz.com, they are selling a Bosal cat, part number WO133-1842851 on sale for $366.44, that fits your 03. Their ad says that the Bosal unit replaces both the front and rear cats. Bosal is a good name in exhaust products, so I would trust their product. I am confident that it would perform well on your car.[...] Back in 2003, Subaru was saying Bosal = OEM. See bottom of page 19 (not marked in PDF, but between 18 and 20 ) of http://www.endwrench.com/current/winter02-03/EngineRepair.pdf . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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