What can I expect to pay to replace a catalytic converter?

I have a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer at 115,000 miles. Had a guy do a diagnostic and was told the catalytic converter needs to be replaced. I don't mind paying because I need this car to run well for me. My question is, how much can I expect to pay, parts and labor. I live in San Diego if region makes any difference. Thanks!!|||There is a good chance that there is really nothing wrong with the one you already have. Many times, a converter will get clogged up when the fuel mixture goes wrong. THis creates extra unwanted hydrocarbons that jamb things up. Here is what to do. First, buy a can of spray Gum-out. Open your hood, and find your IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE. On most cars, it is very easy to remove and clean and then re-install. While you are at it, remove your air intake snorkel, and clean the throttle body. Put things back together, and start the engine. Find EVERY vacuum orifice, and insert the nozzle from the Gum-out into ALL of them. If you are clever, you will be able to figure out a way to insert the nozzle underneath the intake boot. SPRAY, SPRAY, SPRAY!! Run the engine and spray directly into the intake system. THis will remove carbon from the valves, piston tops, and rings. It will also clean out the O2 sensors, and shock them into working right. Also, it wil clean the debris from your converter. A couple of cans at $3,00 each will usually repair the damages already done to the converter. The CAUSE of this problem is re-condensed engine oil vapors. You are best off by using an engine cleaner, and switching over to a good synthetic, that won't make ANY sludge. GOOD LUCK!!|||The best answer for that, being it can vary depending on the mechanic/tech. Most common labor on a vehicle is around $25.00 an hour. It usually takes around 2 hours or so for most mechanics to change it. As I have seen, a catalytic converter usually costs around 50-90 dollars for semi-modern model cars to new cars. Being that yours is a foreign made vehicle, it could cost close to double that. Hopefully I helped.





www.autopartswarehouse.com|||You can get a catalytic converter at http://www.jcwhitney.com/saab-monte-carlo/d13083j1s5.jcwx for $61.00. However, you are going to have to replace it yourself-or find someone else who will do it for you.|||$200 for the part and around $60-80 in labor. That's why thieves steal them!|||$150-200





kinda soon for a cat to fail