Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 17:35:05 +0100 From: "Toby Field" <tobyfieldnopsamail.com> Subject: Re: Exhaust System for 97 Aero
Hi there, an emmisions test at your local garage will tell whether or not the cat has failed. Toby Field (UK) '93 9000 CSE 2.3T Auto 150,000 Miles "MdH" <milo_dhueynopsamo.com> wrote in message news:J7cz8.13623$8p3.1096199nopsamread1.prod.itd.earthlink.net... > It's time to replace the exhaust system on my 97 9000 Aero. I'm probably > looking at replacing the entire unit, possibly including the catalytic. I > get that occasional sulfurous smell which can be indicative of a failing > converter but am not sure if that smell is a sure fire indication that the > converter itself is bad or if it might simply mean that some extra fuel was > passed through unburned. So that's one question - what is the best test to > check the status of the catalytic converter? The second question I have is > if all you folks who know more than me about these cars (and believe me it > doesn't take much) recommend an exhaust system other than that sold by the > local Saab dealer. > > Thanks. > > >