Catalytic Converter

[mdwyer]

While you're looking at this view, consider protecting that little crescent-roll shaped thing on the left. This is your transmission mode switch, and it's a common weak point of the VX. Some people have suggested some extra shielding on the exhaust pipe where it passes by. I personally haven't added any protection, yet, but I've done the switch replacement, and although it wasn't all that difficult, a couple cents worth of prevention probably isn't a bad idea.

I opened up my switch, and although I can't quite see what caused it to fail, blaming it on the heat of the nearby cat can't be too far off.

[Pghachey]

Thanks alot for the extra advice. You guys are awesome with additional info like this. It's like having our own shop online, and these days that's priceless!

[Kenny]

While you're looking at this view, consider protecting that little crescent-roll shaped thing on the left. This is your transmission mode switch, and it's a common weak point of the VX. Some people have suggested some extra shielding on the exhaust pipe where it passes by. I personally haven't added any protection, yet, but I've done the switch replacement, and although it wasn't all that difficult, a couple cents worth of prevention probably isn't a bad idea.

I opened up my switch, and although I can't quite see what caused it to fail, blaming it on the heat of the nearby cat can't be too far off.

You mean like this?

[Hotsauce]

I've had a starboard side converter/Y pipe on order for ages due to torn flex section on mine.

I just received email from Sharff that its finally in stock, so if anyone else needs one, NOW might be a good time to order.

The old converter is going into the scrap, but if someone needs it for a flange or cat, better holler out.

John C.