THANK YOU for the close up shots... I was having a very hard time disconnecting those wiring harnesses not being sure which way they come off: one slides off one way and the other the opposite direction.
I gave my 2008 Element to my daughter, last year when she got her license and last week they got her CAT from the high school parking lot, they cut the flang off to the muffler and the sensor wires smh, I ordered a Walker exhaust and installed that today but was up in the air on what CAT to order for NY, I see a lot of Walkers are not legal in NY, on Walker site they show the 82894 is CARB and legal for NY- do you have any opinions on that CAT? Thanks.
You have to get a CARB legal cat for NY. I’ve been using Walker CARB legal ones for a while and I like them. You have to secure the car because if they got the car once, they will likely hit it again. I use getcatsecurity.com for shields. They are pretty easy to install and have a very high success rate of deterring thieves.
@@SkankHardEnduro Unfortunately it's happening everywhere 😓That's amazing that you have the skills to build your own, just make sure it's protected before she parks it back in the school parking lot. If you want to email or DM me to share pictures of your creation, I'm very interested in how it turns out!
Thanks for the vid. I have a code for cat inefficiency and are researching to see if I will need to replace it or if there's something I can do with what I've got
I watch your video very good job thank you I have a Honda element. I’m having problems with. I put new converter on somebody stole the old one two new sensors put on today. I had to have it Smog in the smog station says the computer says it’s not ready I have to drive it. I’ve drove it 400 miles. The computer won’t pick up the converter it keeps showing it’s not ready I don’t know. Bad codes everything’s good. Do you have any advice thank you.
At least they left you the rear flange hardware and gasket and 1 O2 sensor they cut mine behind the rear flange and left meno O2 sensor they cut forward on the 1st O2 sensor
Yep, definitely depends on where they cut. Otherwise you have to replace much more! Sorry to hear you went through that. Did you install a theft prevention device with the new cat?
I did use a legal aftermarket cat, I think it’s Walker. No complaints so far. Installed a cat shield with it. Sorry to hear yours was stolen. The cat security cat shields have proven invaluable
@@fume5671I would be happy to help, please reach out on the contact page on my website. I think we can answer all your specific vehicle questions within 15 mins
I love seeing a woman mechanic doing their own repairs. The torque spec for the sensors, according to TRQ video states 33 foot pounds. What is ur take on that?
@@GHE2005 Each vehicle requires a different cat depending on what state you are in and the engine family number. If you would like to set up a 15 minute consulting session for $35, I can help you figure out everything you need for your specific vehicle.
The bastards almost got mine. Cut the front pipe most of the way through before being interrupted. The thieves took off but a witness got a description AND a license plate. With the license plate I found the VIN which matched the description of the car by the witness. I called the cops with the information and to let them know it was $3,000 worth of damage to my Element. The cops did nothing… they called or stopped out at the home of the thief. The car was there, license plate and VIN matched. The cop said they denied it… Now my Element threw a P0420 code so it looks like I will indeed need to replace the cat. Crap.
@@GirlieGarage Yep. Did that the next day… actually my mechanic didn’t charge me for the weld repair. However he did need to replace both gaskets which wasn’t cheap. I am considering buying a wrecked low miles Element and swapping out worn parts for… well less worn parts. At 206,000 miles and 20 years of Minnesota roads the Element is showing its age a bit. Love my Element.
@@GirlieGarage I hope they do as well. My wife offered to buy me a new Element in 2011. I regret not accepting that kind offer. If I did I would have an Element with under 80,000 miles not 206k. If the prices on used Elements keep rising Honda should start paying attention. Just look at Bring a Trailer - less than two months ago a low miles 2008 Element sold for $27,500! Used!
Cat shields are different for every vehicle. If you want to do a quick consulting session for your specific vehicle, I can walk you through that. Contact info is on my website
Every model is a bit different. This was a pretty simple install, so if you're handy, you can purchase the shield and install it yourself to save some $$.
@@pcha151 I don't want to mislead you. A catalytic converter needs to be purchased based on the Engine Family Number as well as following all state regulations depending on what state you are in. If you want help with your specific vehicle, I do offer consulting. Feel free to email me: info@girliegarage.com
Just watching this it looks complicated already because am not mechanics. How the heck it happened so easy for the thieves with those screws screwed at first and stole our catalytic converter in just a blink eye to steal it? ..This was happened just 3 days ago. Hoping those thieves will be caught one day if not just their hands to get clipped or cuffed by the cops.
I hope you did not get under the car relying on the jack rather than jackstands. It does look like that could be the case. If you did get under the car relying on the jack shame on you!
@@timlavance867I live in northern Ontario and my front pipe bolts were basically rusty toothpicks. They both broke of course, going to drill through them tomorrow... not sure what to do about the nuts, may have to roto-zip them off too 😢
I feel your pain. I finally got mine done. Spent a good 20 hrs collecting tools and actually drilling the bolts. Not fun but I saved about $500..Good luck@@goodnamesareallgone1
THANK YOU for the close up shots... I was having a very hard time disconnecting those wiring harnesses not being sure which way they come off: one slides off one way and the other the opposite direction.
I’m glad you found it helpful. Sometimes i find my own videos helpful if I forget which one went to which after a long day! 😎
It’s so great seeing another lady that loves working on cars as much as I do. Great Job 👏🙌🏼🙌🏼
Great video. Helpful to see the process to install a replacement catalytic converter for the Element.
Awesome vid! So much more informative, straight forward, and clear than many vids.
Thank you! So glad you found it helpful :-)
Awesomeee!!!!!!...you are lucky that those useless critters left you the flange, in my case they cut both flanges....great info video.
100% this gentleman was very lucky that rear flange was intact. Saves a couple hundred dollars! Hopefully your element is back on the road!
What a beautifully rust free under carriage.
Haha! Yes! The blessing of a west coast car!
I gave my 2008 Element to my daughter, last year when she got her license and last week they got her CAT from the high school parking lot, they cut the flang off to the muffler and the sensor wires smh, I ordered a Walker exhaust and installed that today but was up in the air on what CAT to order for NY, I see a lot of Walkers are not legal in NY, on Walker site they show the 82894 is CARB and legal for NY- do you have any opinions on that CAT? Thanks.
You have to get a CARB legal cat for NY. I’ve been using Walker CARB legal ones for a while and I like them. You have to secure the car because if they got the car once, they will likely hit it again. I use getcatsecurity.com for shields. They are pretty easy to install and have a very high success rate of deterring thieves.
@@GirlieGarage thank you for replying. I work with metal n I'm fabricating my own. Smh. Never thought it would happen in my area. Thanks again
@@SkankHardEnduro Unfortunately it's happening everywhere 😓That's amazing that you have the skills to build your own, just make sure it's protected before she parks it back in the school parking lot. If you want to email or DM me to share pictures of your creation, I'm very interested in how it turns out!
Thanks for the vid. I have a code for cat inefficiency and are researching to see if I will need to replace it or if there's something I can do with what I've got
You didn’t hear it from me but try a spark plug fouler under the oxygen sensor
grate job and dont brake a nail... doing this to my element thanks .
I watch your video very good job thank you I have a Honda element. I’m having problems with. I put new converter on somebody stole the old one two new sensors put on today. I had to have it Smog in the smog station says the computer says it’s not ready I have to drive it. I’ve drove it 400 miles. The computer won’t pick up the converter it keeps showing it’s not ready I don’t know. Bad codes everything’s good. Do you have any advice thank you.
Yes, perform a drive cycle for your vehicle. You can Google it and it should pop right up in the search results
At least they left you the rear flange hardware and gasket and 1 O2 sensor they cut mine behind the rear flange and left meno O2 sensor they cut forward on the 1st O2 sensor
Yep, definitely depends on where they cut. Otherwise you have to replace much more! Sorry to hear you went through that. Did you install a theft prevention device with the new cat?
What kind of catalytic converter should I get
what brand did you use for the cat and is it legal in cali?and how is it holding up..i got my stolen this week :/
I did use a legal aftermarket cat, I think it’s Walker. No complaints so far. Installed a cat shield with it. Sorry to hear yours was stolen. The cat security cat shields have proven invaluable
@@GirlieGaragedo you happen to know what the model number is of the cat? So I can order the same one my self lol thanks in advance
@@fume5671I would be happy to help, please reach out on the contact page on my website. I think we can answer all your specific vehicle questions within 15 mins
Where's all the rust? And what brand catalytic converter. I can tell it's after market, but which make?
Very little rust in CA. This aftermarket is a walker
I love seeing a woman mechanic doing their own repairs. The torque spec for the sensors, according to TRQ video states 33 foot pounds. What is ur take on that?
For the oxygen sensors?? That seems like a lot. I do really like the TRQ videos though
@@GirlieGarage I'll have to chk & see what Eric the car guy say also. He has a Honda Element he works on too.
@@GirlieGarageWhere did u order ur catalytic converter and what brand did u used?
@@GHE2005 Each vehicle requires a different cat depending on what state you are in and the engine family number. If you would like to set up a 15 minute consulting session for $35, I can help you figure out everything you need for your specific vehicle.
@@GirlieGarage Thx u for ur time. Actually I saw u r in San Diego, correct? So do u just do consultation and or repair other people's elements too?
The bastards almost got mine. Cut the front pipe most of the way through before being interrupted.
The thieves took off but a witness got a description AND a license plate. With the license plate I found the VIN which matched the description of the car by the witness. I called the cops with the information and to let them know it was $3,000 worth of damage to my Element. The cops did nothing… they called or stopped out at the home of the thief. The car was there, license plate and VIN matched. The cop said they denied it…
Now my Element threw a P0420 code so it looks like I will indeed need to replace the cat. Crap.
Maybe you could weld the cut in the front pipe?
@@GirlieGarage Yep. Did that the next day… actually my mechanic didn’t charge me for the weld repair. However he did need to replace both gaskets which wasn’t cheap. I am considering buying a wrecked low miles Element and swapping out worn parts for… well less worn parts. At 206,000 miles and 20 years of Minnesota roads the Element is showing its age a bit. Love my Element.
Glad to hear you got it sorted. Elements definitely are the best! I’m secretly hoping Honda makes an updated version
@@GirlieGarage I hope they do as well. My wife offered to buy me a new Element in 2011. I regret not accepting that kind offer. If I did I would have an Element with under 80,000 miles not 206k. If the prices on used Elements keep rising Honda should start paying attention. Just look at Bring a Trailer - less than two months ago a low miles 2008 Element sold for $27,500! Used!
do you have the link for cat shield?
Cat shields are different for every vehicle. If you want to do a quick consulting session for your specific vehicle, I can walk you through that. Contact info is on my website
Was installing the cat shield difficult?
Every model is a bit different. This was a pretty simple install, so if you're handy, you can purchase the shield and install it yourself to save some $$.
Hi where did you buy the catalytic converter?
This was a Walker catalytic converter
What brand is the converter you installed here?
I used a CARB legal Walker for CA
Can you list the walker part # for this cat?
@@pcha151 I don't want to mislead you. A catalytic converter needs to be purchased based on the Engine Family Number as well as following all state regulations depending on what state you are in. If you want help with your specific vehicle, I do offer consulting. Feel free to email me: info@girliegarage.com
Just watching this it looks complicated already because am not mechanics. How the heck it happened so easy for the thieves with those screws screwed at first and stole our catalytic converter in just a blink eye to steal it? ..This was happened just 3 days ago. Hoping those thieves will be caught one day if not just their hands to get clipped or cuffed by the cops.
It's easy for thieves because they cut the catalytic converter out. The catalytic converter shield prevents easy access to be able to cut.
I hope you did not get under the car relying on the jack rather than jackstands. It does look like that could be the case. If you did get under the car relying on the jack shame on you!
You don't live in the rust belt
Lol! Yes, it’s pretty obvious just by looking at the underside of the car!
I'm doing this job in NJ..I have spent many hours drilling out broken bolts!!!!
@@timlavance867I live in northern Ontario and my front pipe bolts were basically rusty toothpicks. They both broke of course, going to drill through them tomorrow... not sure what to do about the nuts, may have to roto-zip them off too 😢
I feel your pain. I finally got mine done. Spent a good 20 hrs collecting tools and actually drilling the bolts. Not fun but I saved about $500..Good luck@@goodnamesareallgone1
What kind of catalytic converter should I get
It depends on what state you’re in. You need to comply with your state’s laws around smog and registration