Sandrock speaks the great and wonderful truth. Most of us never find out about it, because it'* in the microscopic print. The dealer will probably take care of it for free.

Federal Emissions warranty covers catalytic converters, PCM and the on board diagnostic device for 8 years/80K miles.

Ah.....so I was a bit off on my numbers. That could make a little difference.

I would think you could compel the dealership to aid you in converter replacement if it was just out of warranty range. Best part about having a dealer do it, regardless if it is in warranty or not, is that they should follow the warranty on the new parts as well

Oh man you guys had me excited for a while...arggggg!! No it is the 2000 and it has 98,000 miles on it! Just can't catch a break if I fell into a pit of new dollar bills! I will give the dealers a call to see if any bite but I bought it from a private party and am not sure which dealer sold it originally! Thanks for all of your help...

MACDRIVE...it is good to know there is someone local!! Mind if I call on you sometime if the need arises?? PM if necessary...thanks,

Mac

Yeah, I unintentionally became an expert at changing out struts and strut mounts on these cars. I also learned how to do acrobatics while pulling the spark plugs.

Though this doesn't help you any, it may help someone else who reads this post.

http://www.anr.state.vt.us/air/Mobil...tyBrochure.pdf

I would think Cali would have extended the Federal warranty, since they are so "green" and all

But, you know....if your exhaust systems are the same between your cars..... *wink wink nudge nudge*

I found this picture on AllData, but it only shows the front flange. Does anyone know where the other flange would be? And what'* that at the lower right hand corner of the picture, is that the muffler?

Probably the resonator. Wow, those cats look way diff than the pre-2k models.

Yeah, I did know that, but made the improper assumption that the vehicle was beyond the warranty period.

Yeah...missed it by 28,000 miles!!!
Here is the warranty for California... http://www.arb.ca.gov/regs/title13/2039.pdf

I don't think the mufflers are the same on the 05 SE and the 00 SSEi or that may be something to think about!!

I'm still thinking if I can clamp it on I could at least save myself $150 to $200 green backs!

I was just planning on the FWI and a new head uit too...guess those are on the back burner for sure now!

Mac