Fellow Jeepers, I am now getting my third catalytic converter put on my 1997 Jeep Wrangler. I only have 79000 miles on it. The factory converter went out when I had about 40000 miles, it was covered by the emissions warranty. The next converter went out about 25,000 miles later at 65,000 miles. At that time I found out the warranty would no longer cover the expense so I figured since all that was wrong was that it collapsed and was rattling when it idled I would just leave it. Well, the rattlling finally started getting to me since my Jeep looks so nice but sounds like a deisel at a stop light I decided to get it replaced once more. Of course, it is costing me an arm and a leg. On Wranglers prior to 1997 the cost is as little as $99. However the '97's on up have a sensor that is hooked to the converter so it costs anywhere from $300 on up depending where you go for your replacement, and thats without labor. I have debated over the last two years whether to sell my Jeep and get a more economical vehicle, but I love my Jeep, it is paid for and does not cost alot to own except for gas. I have pics of it on my web site below and also a link to a Jeep page I made if you would like to check it out. Has anyone else had converter problems like this? Lets here it.
Thanks