2012 -2018 ford focus catalytic converter replacement

I couldn’t find anything step by step on UA-cam so I hope this helps.
Got it off eBay for 100$.
O’Reillys quoted me 700$ for a new.
Here is the link for the cat.
www.ebay.com/itm/195363703924...

[@cheffyfromdaeastzide5989]

Thank you so much for the help I just crashed my 2012 focus and I’m trying to repair it now

[@Dukedbomb]

Hey your welcome ! Glad I could help

[@snipeiz]

OMG I ordered the parts and they are on the way. It's really a lot of work . fffffffff

[@Dukedbomb]

Yeah it was but very much worth it. You got it

[@jose2226]

How did you learn how to do it​@@Dukedbomb

[@Dukedbomb]

I saw a few videos and read on some forums. Both had pretty limited info. But I learned a few tricks and kinda winged it. As you can see I made a few mistakes along the way but nothing major

[@jose2226]

@@Dukedbomb lucky you. It's been really hard for me to find any info.

[@zaahierstanley955]

I read many using a additive to clean it with amazing success. Liqqi moli have 2 options as well ?

[@Dukedbomb]

The only thing I’ve tried was cat a clean in the gas tank and that didn’t work at all

[@popyou]

Aye how's the ebay cat holding up? I'm probably gonna get one for my old mans car.

[@Dukedbomb]

So far so good. I should probably check the nuts make sure they are tight. It seems to getting louder

[@jose2226]

Hm. Do you remember the seller? Ive been scammed on ebay many times. If ypu look through orders history you can see this info. Still, id rather pay 300 or 600 on eba rather than 1200 on ford parts. Also, has it held up good?

[@Dukedbomb]

Here is the link for it. www.ebay.com/itm/195363703924?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=R6QVuqwJRhi&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=go1s75o4q9m&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
I think it was from fun sport USA. It had decent reviews. I can’t believe it’s only a 100$ right now🤣. But it’s holding up great. I’ve beat on it pretty hard. It might be a little louder but I can’t really tell.

[@jose2226]

@Dukedbomb thanks for replying. What dimensions was the one you removed and the one you bought? the weird thing is, when I enter my VIN I only get one option with weird dimensions but every ebay listing has bigger dimensions than the one FordParts is telling me I need.

[@Dukedbomb]

Do you have a special focus? I didn’t get the dimensions. I just kind of trusted in eBay😂. They seemed almost exactly the same. The new one had a different bend in the manifold but it didn’t change anything length wise.

[@christiangovig5899]

This looks absolutely miserable. I have a code for failed catalyst and I’m wondering if it’s not something with my aftermarket exhaust because it runs fine. This makes me want to just pay the money to have it done, and I’m not the type to have shops do my work for me 😂

[@Dukedbomb]

Yeah I get that! The hardest part was definitely removing the studs on the rest of the exhaust. It was a challenge but I’m glad I did it.

[@Cook2430]

Use a defouler for your downstream(after cat). Erase code.

[@ELEDUCADITO1]

how much you paid for the Chinese cat ?

[@Dukedbomb]

I think it was about 100$

[@Francois_Dupont]

what was the problem with your old cat?

[@Dukedbomb]

It was clogged up restricting air flow

[@Francois_Dupont]

@@Dukedbomb alright.