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We have experienced catalyst thefts in the midlands area. As a result we have been able to manufacture a pipe that fits in place of the catalyst when the motorhome is parked up over a period of time.
We then replace your catalyst when you begin using your motorhome again.
Anybody who would like more information on how we do this can either visit our facebook page (motorhome depot) or can give us a call on 01527 60047, guaranteed to be cheaper than replacing a stolen cat
Hi,
What are we talking about in £ ? Stainless steel "cat bypass " pipes similar to what is required for an X250 sell for less than£50 on ebay and as posted in another post
"Where can I get a Boxer decat pipe"
"Hi,
I gave up looking for a pipe as your comment re rip off prices - cheapest I could find was £90 ish + pp
As in the other post I ended up buying the pipe, bar.studs and plate off ebay and welding them into a simple bypass pipe for my X250
Cost was less than £30 and timewise less than a hour working outside with a cordless drill, mini welder and hand tools
I actualy fitted the pipe today as I was waiting for a flange gasket and some new rubber hangers (two had failed so all X259 owners check yours )
Cat is locked up in case I decide to refit for MOT
I have taken a photo and have the measurements if anyone requires them but need instructions on how to upload a pic
And no I am not making any more - its to cold and to wet here at the marina as we are working on the boat for a while
Good Luck
Ray"
This was me paying over the odds for the materials so I think £50 is for a "production" version wouod be a go-er?
How spooky!!!
Only today I took my van down to my local garage. Ok, its not local, its the one that I have used for years with all my cars etc and well trusted.
We discussed the feasibility of putting a protection on to stop the theft of the cat converter.
Included in this discussion was the one mentioned on here.
However, another idea was to phone up the local suppliers which my garage did and a new one would cost....wait for it.....£175.00 including the fixing kit, so on balance I decided, if I was really unlucky and had mine stolen, then I would get a new one where I could easily be paniced into buying something to protect something that would cost me more than the item I am protecting and may never need it anyway.
I have been paniced into buying other things that were a waste of money, as I am sure we all have (ok, some are savvy and never get caught out)
My examples are:- Puncture stop.....£75.00....I got a puncture and it cost me £25.00 for a repair...so how good is that stuff?
Fresh water filter thingy......£can't remember.....fully fitted and had to take off in France because it was only dribbling through and no good for the shower. We now by bottled water.....easy.
Gas alarm........£35.00....I have seen the scare mongering about the thieves who use gas or narcotics (£25.00) and also watched a programme to find out about this item.....apparently an urban myth....someone knows of someone or is a friend of someone who has been a victim but the ACTUAL victims????? Plus I never stay on motorway aires.
Oven cooker...like a pan with a top on it.....£can't remember....tried it....useless...took nearly 2 hours for a jacket spud.....like brand new.....in box
There are also items available that I didn't panic buy but I daresay I will be caught again sometime soon.
I'm sure people who have bought the above will defend their purchase to the hilt (because they paid for it) but I am looking for.....................................
Hi
I agree with what your saying in some respects,however the cost of making a replacement bypass pipe is about £50 max
An aftermaket cat is likely to be about £175 but they are generally ill fitting and contain a lot less precious metals than the original.
Its the thought of some thieving little so and so getting away with stealing it.
But you make a very good point where do you stop!
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