Wife's 97 RAV 4 needs a cat.converter but the dealer wants almost $600 for one. Not having much luck finding an aftermarket replacement. If it wasn't required for our state inspection in Pa. I'd put on a cheaper exhaust. Service rep. recommended original equipment...says some aftermarket stuff causes engine light to come on [saw no oxy.sensor on it].
Theres got to be a cheaper alternative. Any ideas?
thanks.

Try here:

http://www.discountconverter.com/converters/index.htm

Mike

EDIT: oops

Called 'Discount Converters' and gave them dimentions of my bad OEM converter [2 bolt flange each end, 2in. I.D., 28.5 inches long.] The man said they had one in stock that fit 96-97 RAV 4's. I asked if he could check the spec.'s because my '97 RAV' was a 4 door and I wanted to be sure of lenght. He got back to me later and said lenght was good so I ordered it. Recieved it 5 days later but the I.D. is only 1.75 in. Now I've got to call tomorrow to send it back and hope they don't charge me 25% restocking fee [$50].
Is there a place online that gives you a parts break down [micro fish] of OEM Toyota parts?....I need to know if all 97 RAV's had 2 in. converters or just a few....maybe a mid yr. change?
Still looking for a coverter too.... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
thanks.