Our ST has been parked at the dealer for 2 weeks due to exhaust smells in the car because of a cracked catalytic converter. They say the factory replacement cats are cracking as well. So the car continues to sit there. I am checking on the dealer with this post because I’m concerned it’s going to sit there for months. They did give us a loner car thank goodness. Has anyone else heard all this or had the problem resolved?
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Catalytic Converter Cracking
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When I talk to the dealer, they say that the problem has NOT been resolved in the factory parts. So they won't replace it, but I see other folks that are having parts replaced. That's what I am trying to figure out. Does my dealer know what they are talking about or not?
Picked up car from service this morning for a couple of recalls, oil change etc.... was advised by my rep that both catalytic converters are cracked. Never smelled anything unusual nor did the car get any louder. They are ordering the parts and stated that they will call when parts are in, give a loaner and need 3 days to repair.
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Yea they sometimes put clamps on the flex pipe mine had 3-4 and i also modified my exhaust downpipes and full corsa exhaust after 3 clamps it stopped rattling evan with the new exhaust !! But good luck i just sold my ST and got a durango SRT ! ST are good and sick ride i just traded for what i originally wanted but good luck !! If you know anyone who needs new (original) catalytic converter let me know
Yea let them put new converters ! The originals suck though the way those parts are on there most of them are not made strenth wise to withstand the twin turbo ST power and torque! 1st and foremost yes get your new converters and also to avoid any other problems i would 1000% get a new whipple intercooler thats a must with those !! It is insanity the size intercooler they put stock in there too cool down a twin turbo engine lol ! Its the same size as my intercooler on my dirtbike but i would get a whipple i did for mine (well explorer st i just sold) and made hell of a difference
