dhoch14 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I've had the dreaded P0420 light for 7 months. I have replaced both 02 sensors and the light still comes back. I've found a used cat from a 2000 Legacy g/t at a reasonable price. Will it fit my 2002 outback? any help would be appreciated! -dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I've had the dreaded P0420 light for 7 months. I have replaced both 02 sensors and the light still comes back. I've found a used cat from a 2000 Legacy g/t at a reasonable price. Will it fit my 2002 outback? any help would be appreciated! -dave Selling or buying used Cats to install on a car is illegal. So is actually installing it. Did you replace the 02 sensors with OEM? it may not be your cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhoch14 Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 (edited) yes i installed new OEM o2 sensors. based on my research on this board, it looks like the cats are known to be fairly faulty. Edited February 18, 2009 by dhoch14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebugs Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 (edited) When parting cars the cats seem to be the same on the two cars you were speaking of. As pointed out selling or installing used cats is illegal. (the Gov't is your friend). Can't figure out what the big deal is. If the car passes emissions test that's all that SHOULD matter. My guess is that the manufacturers had a hand in making used ones illegal. But I really don't know. The used cats that I've sold have been for scrap - not reuse - and none recently. Now that platinum and paladium is down I'm just hanging onto the few that I have hoping that the price goes up. Edited February 18, 2009 by davebugs Gloyale covered part of it in is post while I was typing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubs360 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Selling or buying used Cats to install on a car is illegal. So is actually installing it. Yes. So please pay up $1,000 for a new one. "I know, let's make something laced with platinum a required component!" Please don't take the above seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 the above, means selling a used car is illegal somewhat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unibrook Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Good point. So many silly laws. And whatever you do, don't grow your own dope or brew your own beer! That might let you buy less taxable product from the big Pharms and Breweries! Can't have that! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubs360 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Good point. So many silly laws. And whatever you do, don't grow your own dope or brew your own beer! That might let you buy less taxable product from the big Pharms and Breweries! Can't have that! :-) I have to agree with you, but for the sake of keeping things here about Subarus, I won't get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhoch14 Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 great change of pace on this thread. I am more than willing to buy a new OEM cat, however, the recent $2700 quote from dealership has steered me in a potential new direction. ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Ah yes, how short peoples memories are. Selling used cats is illegal because people were STEALING them off od cars in dealers lots, driveways, parking spaces and selling them on the used market or to rare metal recyclers. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhoch14 Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 nipper etc....soooo back to the question at hand. compatibility? confirmatino? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 nipper etc....soooo back to the question at hand. compatibility? confirmatino? Have you physically looked at them both, to see if they look the same? nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 nipper etc....soooo back to the question at hand. compatibility? confirmatino? They should be compatable. And I just priced the cats(it is 2 in a section of pipe between flanges) and they should only be about $1050 list from subaru. someone was jackin you around. This was literally yesterday that I priced it. whole deal with gaskets, bolts, new heat sheild(apparently the shape changed somewhat and the old shield won;t fit new cat?) and new 02 sensor came to about $1250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmithmmx Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Less then 2 bills new off Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Subaru-Forester-Legacy-Outback-2-5L-catalytic-converter_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem190285115801QQitemZ190285115801QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 You get what you pay for off of ebay, let the buyer beware, and dont come back here whining if it doesnt work, doesnt fit, or doenst look like the one that came off your car. Just a PSA. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 You get what you pay for off of ebay, let the buyer beware, and dont come back here whining if it doesnt work, doesnt fit, or doenst look like the one that came off your car. Great PSA But I am curious. Looks like excactly the part, and there description isn't typical "garbage" seems like they have some sorta clue. Someone buy one and try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmithmmx Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 They have a return policy minus shipping and 10%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_bard Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Will they let you return it after it's been installed, though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screwbaru2 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 My current ride is sporting a used cat I took off a junk car I bought. If it fits it'll work. Had the same issue before I found the junk car, the used cat worked. Who's going to know and how do they prove it? The cats aren't serialized or unique to the car. It's really only illegal for a shop or dealer to install a used cat on your car, you can do what you want, again who's to know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 My current ride is sporting a used cat I took off a junk car I bought. If it fits it'll work. Had the same issue before I found the junk car, the used cat worked. Who's going to know and how do they prove it? The cats aren't serialized or unique to the car. It's really only illegal for a shop or dealer to install a used cat on your car, you can do what you want, again who's to know? That's like saying it's only illegal to steal if there is a camera that can bust you. It is illegal even if it is your car. Hell it is technically illegal to reinstall a cat that has fallen off of the same car. Of course it will work. I was just pointing out why you can't just buy a used one. You have to get a whole car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screwbaru2 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Sometimes the law is a rump roast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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