Supplier cannot source Vectra catalytic converter

Nov 12, 2004 6 Replies
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Hi



In my continuing quest to reduce my Vectra emissions sufficiently to pass testing (for history - google free.uk.cars.vauxhall or uk.rec.cars.maintenance for user id gerryo) I want to replace the catalytic converter & the lambda sensor.



The car is a 98 Vectra hatchback, chassis number begins with WOL0JBF68W.



My local Kwik-Fit cannot source the correct part, all the parts they get from their supplier (Bosal) seem to be for Vectra A's, even though the drawing shows the correct part.



It appears that Kwit-Fit (Ireland) was sold recently & is no longer part of the UK Kwik-Fit organisation, so they can't cross reference with their counterparts.



Does anybody know what the correct Bosal part number is for a Vectra B catalytic converter (the type with the flexible link between the downpipe & the cat)?



Or, can anybody reccommend another supplier who has the correct type in stock?



The local Vectra dealer wants loads of ££ for a genuine part, so I'd rather source from an aftermarket supplier.



Thanks Gerryo


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This lot any good to you?

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Si

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I recommend calling them rather than relying on the website, even if they cant help, they usually point to someone who can.

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Remembering I require some coolant hose I just tried to visit their site, but it is currently 404ing, if it isn't working later ill post their phone number...

Tom

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Thanks for the link Si, great images of cats.

Unfortunately, none of those are correct, should have mentioned the car is a 1.8 engine. Was talking to the local supplier again, seems there was a change during 98, older 98 cars have a screw-on oil filter, where as newer ones have a cartridge & they wanted to know which I had.

Mine has the old type oil filter, they said this will help track down the right cat.

Thanks again for the info, I'll keep looking

Gerryo

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Phone number is 01924 376 003

Open on Monday 8:30AM IIRC

Tom

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Thanks to all who posted information, managed to get the right part in the end. Vectra has passed emissions tests, still very close to the limit for CO however.

Here are the results for those interested:-

Engine/Oil temperature 104C

Low idle CO: 0.31vol% (above 0.5% = fail) -> result = PASS (810 rpm) HC: 0ppm (above 0ppm = fail) -> result = PASS

High idle Lambda: 1.016 (limits 0.97 to 1.03) -> result = PASS (3030 rpm) CO: 0.29vol% (above 0.3% = fail) -> result = PASS HC: 121ppm (above 200ppm = fail) -> result = PASS

The cat/lambda were changed 5 days before the tests, with only about 50 miles up before hand. I have noticed improved responsiveness & lower fuel consumption in the past month

CO results are still quite poor, unless there is a bedding in period for cats/lambda's which won't show up until the next test run. If not, I could be in the same boat again next time.

Gerryo

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