MoT failure and possible new cat

General General Lotus Talk
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Hi all,

Seems my beast is not taking kindly to knwoing it’s going to be sold, so it’s decided to give me [censored] again…

I took it in for its first MoT today and its failed abysmally on emissions:

CO limit 0.3
HC limit 200

1st fast idle:
CO 1.72
HC 1889

2nd fast idle
CO 1.00
HC 845

Natural idle
CO 1.89 (limit 0.5)

This is still with the original exhaust with its buggered baffles on it (the guy supposed to be fitting the exhaust from Kerry hasn’t had a chance to do it yet), but I wouldn’t have thought that should affect the emissions. Tester reckoned the cat was fooked and with those readings I can only assume he’s right…

It seems from reading the other MoT thread that I’ve had the same as the other guy - cat has failed and damaged the baffles along with it…

So where can I get a cat from at a good price? I see that EliseParts.com do one for �259+VAT - would this fit ok? I assume it would. Am I also right in thinking that it would be the same cat as any other K-series ie MGF or Rover 618 etc…

I’m proper pissed off now

TT

2

if your sure it is the cat then yes the MGF is the same one.

Was everything at the right temp, i.e. nice and hot ?

3

Yep, pretty hot by the time they did the emissions test as they had it running while they were doing everything else pretty much, and they did it last…

4

Hey, TT, don’t even contemplate buying a CAT now, the idea is surely going to piss you off.

Borrow it only for the MOT, I’m sure there’s going to be a nice soul somewhere here that can lend you his (stored) one.

If anything, just buy a CAT replacement pipe (for about �40) and fit it at the time you fit Kerry’s exhaust, so you at least have the power.

Good luck.

5

You probably had the same problem as me… My CAT got blown out the back of the exhaust and took the baffles with it. I’ve since put an Elise Parts exhaust on and it sounds SO much nicer, more power too .

6

Where are you based? I have one sat here doing nothing that you can borrow.

Cheers

7

That would be great mate

I am in Redhill in Surrey, so shouldn’t be far to you, wherever you are in London

8

There are some Lotus specialists not far from you that have a cat they use for owners with decatted cars that have “forgotten” to put the cat back in before MOT !!

9

If Lakeside can’t lend you one, let me know. I am Hemel Hempstead way, so a quick nip around the M25.

Cheers

10

I’m in Basingstoke (a bit nearer?) and would offer but somebody’s currently got mine for the same reason! (Unless you’ve now got it off Simon?)

Ian

11

If Lakeside can’t lend you one, let me know. I am Hemel Hempstead way, so a quick nip around the M25.

Cheers

You have a PM mate

12

Blimey - didn’t know what one was until now! Have responded…

Cheers

13

If of any use there is a company called e-carparts Ltd in Bedfordshire that supply and manufacture Cats to pattern.
They quote 139.00 + VAT for Elise.

Rob

14

You can borrow mine if required, I am coming down to Richmond on Friday and can drop it off on the way ??
Let me know if that is any help ?

Rob

15

You can borrow mine if required, I am coming down to Richmond on Friday and can drop it off on the way ??
Let me know if that is any help ?

Rob

I picked up MarkD’s cat last night from Hemel, so I’m ok, but thanks for the offer anyway mate!

TT

16

No worries, I hope you get it sorted.

Rob

17

Hi,
New to site and on the borrow. Could someone please lend me a suitable CATALYST for my 192 upgraded + supersports exhausted Exige.
Tx,
Ken

18

Ken,
It might help if you say where abouts in the country you are

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Ken

Wouldn’t be from Milton Keynes area by any chance ?

Rob

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Phil + Rob,
Absolutely correct! Rob is spot-on with Milton Keynes (and West London)
Tx,
Ken