» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | My 318ti build 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 0 Replies, 1,168 Views | | | | | 02-07-2008, 03:54 AM | #1 | Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 43 | WTB: Used Catalytic Converter I need some help. I have convinced my BMW dealer that my 98 ti is eligible for the 10 year cat warranty after throwing codes for the past year. When I brought it in for replacement I was informed that the car has an aftermarket cat that was installed by the previous owner. I need to produce an OEM core to allow them to honor the warranty. A cat from a 318is or 318 convertible from the same 96 to 99 period would also work as they use the same part #. It obviously does not need to be functional. Does anybody have one taking up valuable space? I will pay a reasonable price plus shipping given the cost of a new OEM unit. | | | 02-07-2008, 06:43 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 | My Cat has been throwing codes for months now. Just recently, I've heard a loud rattling coming from either the Cat, or the resonator. I'm assuming the Cat, since I have CEL faults pointing to the Cat. Did you contact BMW and they said your car was covered? I have a 1998 too, and BMW America says it wasn't covered. Are you saying the dealership decided to honor the replacement, or you proved your car was under the recall? BMW America says mine wasn't covered, but I'm still thinking of going to the dealer anyway. Quote: Originally Posted by 2002mcs I need some help. I have convinced my BMW dealer that my 98 ti is eligible for the 10 year cat warranty after throwing codes for the past year. When I brought it in for replacement I was informed that the car has an aftermarket cat that was installed by the previous owner. I need to produce an OEM core to allow them to honor the warranty. A cat from a 318is or 318 convertible from the same 96 to 99 period would also work as they use the same part #. It obviously does not need to be functional. Does anybody have one taking up valuable space? I will pay a reasonable price plus shipping given the cost of a new OEM unit. | __________________ 1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | 02-07-2008, 06:45 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 | On a side note, can we swap a Cat from another E36 or later model BMW into our cars? If so, will it perform under emissions test ok, and clear CELs? __________________ 1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | 02-07-2008, 09:36 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 | I have a bad cat from my '99. I have no idea what a reasonable offer is, I just kept it for something like this. I do know the metals inside are worth a bit of $. I'm in Cincinnati but have relatives in Milwaukee. How soon do you want to do this? __________________ My Former Rides 1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies 1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition | | | 02-08-2008, 03:44 AM | #5 | Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 43 | The dealer confirmed that my 98 was covered after I showed him a letter discussing the service bulletin on the issue that was sent to all effected ti's in 2002. This letter can be found on 318ti.org. Although it wasn't specific to my car, my VIN # was within a hundred of the VIN on the car addressed in the letter. I was also surprised at their willingness to accept a cat that was not original to the car and not even on the car. In fact, he volunteered to see if a previous cat that they replaced was still on the scrap heap. I suspect that he recognized that the previous owner was unaware of the service bulletin and replaced the cat somewhere between the end of the 40k original warranty and the 56k when I acquired the car. So, in theory I am due a cat. I did initially call BMW customer service and they blew me off because of the aftermarker cat. | | | 02-08-2008, 03:55 AM | #6 | Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 43 | 96 Cali, Thanks for the reply, I sent you a PM | | | 02-11-2008, 02:05 PM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 | I called my local dealer. They type in my VIN, and say there is no recall on my vehicle. They must have a recall notice on each specific VIN. Even though my car is exhibiting the exact symptoms of the recall, they say unless BMW flagged my car for the recall, they can't replace it for free. Total bull****. They could have very well screwed up, when estimating which cars were affected. Quote: Originally Posted by 2002mcs The dealer confirmed that my 98 was covered after I showed him a letter discussing the service bulletin on the issue that was sent to all effected ti's in 2002. This letter can be found on 318ti.org. Although it wasn't specific to my car, my VIN # was within a hundred of the VIN on the car addressed in the letter. I was also surprised at their willingness to accept a cat that was not original to the car and not even on the car. In fact, he volunteered to see if a previous cat that they replaced was still on the scrap heap. I suspect that he recognized that the previous owner was unaware of the service bulletin and replaced the cat somewhere between the end of the 40k original warranty and the 56k when I acquired the car. So, in theory I am due a cat. I did initially call BMW customer service and they blew me off because of the aftermarker cat. | __________________ 1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | 03-04-2008, 04:03 AM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 | 2002mcs- please check your PM's. I need your address, payment, etc. __________________ My Former Rides 1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies 1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | Similar Threads | Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post | WTB: Bent OEM Wheel | CirrusSR22 | US and North America | 5 | 11-25-2008 04:14 PM | |