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'97 Tacoma Check Engine Light

205K miles, ext.cab, 4 cyl, 2x2. I suspect that the catalytic converter is shot. Has anybody just had the lightbulb disconnected or removed? My driving is unaffected which is why I suspect the converter. My county doesn't do emissions testing so I would pass the inspection. I was quoted $1,000 for a new cat coverter at a Toyota dealer. Any thoughts?
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MRS
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"MRS" wrote in news:40990b7f$0$3058$ snipped-for-privacy@news.rcn.com:

Buy a higher performing aftermarket free flow cat for $150 and don't pollute more than you have too.

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MLB

An aftermarket cat is only $150? That dealer was going to charge me $1,000! Is the OEM part THAT much better? $750 for labor?!

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MRS

I'm curious. Will he get better mileage with the free flow one?

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Maybe, depends on if it was choked I guess. (I'm no wrench). NOT quoting on the cat, that's how much they are for my Chevy. I've heard of Mercedes cats being 1k+, but a TOYOTA!!?? That's absurd. Check out a couple of Toyota venders and we'll all know.

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