Hey guys,
I've been dealing with this issue for over a month now. I have an 05 V6 STS. I've contacted a few online "Certified GM Parts" Dealers to purchase a left side catalytic converter.
My first call was recieved with "We don't have any in stock, call back in about a month" So I continue my search, while I save the money up, with the same story from everyone, even my local dealer. These are special order items, and will take 2-4 weeks + to recieve them from GM.
So, I bite the bullet and make the order, only to have my order cancelled a day later with... "We regret to inform you that your order has been declined because the part has been gm has discontinued the part. Please source your local salvage yards to find your part" or something of that nature. Unfortunately for me, the GENIUS writing me the email is obviously unaware that it is illegal for salvage yards to sell used catalytic converters.
Anyway, I have now had the same story been told from at least 2 different online part stores. Apparently GM has discontinued a part that was in use from approximately 2005 til at least 2007 on the V6 versions of the CTS, STS, and SRX, as this part fits all 3.
Just in case you're wondering, here is the part information directly from the last store.... GMP-12622977: GM Performance CONVERTER ASM-3WAY CTLTC.
I'll probably have to find some way to put an aftermarket converter in, which seems will be even more trouble as there appears to be no direct fits in the aftermarket, just universal, which ineviditably means modification.
Anyway, if anyone has any ideas, I'm open to all suggestions.
BTW... I've been lurking around this forum for a while, and while I haven't really had any major issues with my STS (aside for from a weird misfire issue, but that is a story for another post), I've always found this is the absolute best place for answers you can't get anywhere else.
Thanks in advance for any help you can lend.
MNB
I've been dealing with this issue for over a month now. I have an 05 V6 STS. I've contacted a few online "Certified GM Parts" Dealers to purchase a left side catalytic converter.
My first call was recieved with "We don't have any in stock, call back in about a month" So I continue my search, while I save the money up, with the same story from everyone, even my local dealer. These are special order items, and will take 2-4 weeks + to recieve them from GM.
So, I bite the bullet and make the order, only to have my order cancelled a day later with... "We regret to inform you that your order has been declined because the part has been gm has discontinued the part. Please source your local salvage yards to find your part" or something of that nature. Unfortunately for me, the GENIUS writing me the email is obviously unaware that it is illegal for salvage yards to sell used catalytic converters.
Anyway, I have now had the same story been told from at least 2 different online part stores. Apparently GM has discontinued a part that was in use from approximately 2005 til at least 2007 on the V6 versions of the CTS, STS, and SRX, as this part fits all 3.
Just in case you're wondering, here is the part information directly from the last store.... GMP-12622977: GM Performance CONVERTER ASM-3WAY CTLTC.
I'll probably have to find some way to put an aftermarket converter in, which seems will be even more trouble as there appears to be no direct fits in the aftermarket, just universal, which ineviditably means modification.
Anyway, if anyone has any ideas, I'm open to all suggestions.
BTW... I've been lurking around this forum for a while, and while I haven't really had any major issues with my STS (aside for from a weird misfire issue, but that is a story for another post), I've always found this is the absolute best place for answers you can't get anywhere else.
Thanks in advance for any help you can lend.
MNB