Awesome video!!!!!! all the lazy creators just made a bank 2 video because its easier. you got down and dirty and made a stellar vid! hell yeah brother!
Thank you for this video and the details that you cover. My wife’s converter on her explorer needs replacing and this will save me a lot of money. Thanks again. 👍👍
This was very helpful, i am a mechanic and i am preparing to replace both of my catalytic converters in my 2014 Ford Explorer Limited Awd , so i have to work on removing the exhaust shield and everything by feel and by doing my best to remove everything and replace it while working around the driveshaft which i don't want to remove. The front catalytic converter is going to be a walk in the park compared to the rear.
@@Hoodsaintfishing My hands arre not too big thankfully, i am planning to replace all of the oxygen sensors with the new catalytic converters , i'm going to be driving from Massachusetts to Florida so i really don't want any issues cropping up. I am planning to use my oxygen/acetylene torch setup that i bought the propane torch tips and i'm going to tryto heat all of the bolts up that i possibly can. Thanks again for the awesome video!
I 2nd that! A humble mechanic showing his mistakes and how to try to avoid them. That shows your true character sir. Just liked and subscribed. I have the 2015 explorer sport AWD 3.5L ecoboost. This should be a fun one. Thanks again for the great detailed video. Better late than never.
Great video I’m gonna be doing the job this weekend. You make it look easy. I’m thinking I’m I have a hell of time getting that heat cover off I got big hands. Thanks for the video is awesome.
Very helpful as you covered a great detailed explanation. I believe this was a 2wd Explorer and have to remove the PTU on my 4X4 2017 explorer so hopefully enough room to remove on the 4X4.
Nice, you're lucky. No PTU or drive shaft in the way. I have to remove the upper plenum and backside valve cover on my 14 taurus to gain access to the bolts.
Excellent video, I got a 2013 Taurus AWD 3.5 I'm about to tackle, I heard I have to remove the drive shaft on mine due to the lack of space but for $1,000 labor they charging me I'm doing it myself,👍
doing this right now on the police interceptor. factory manual wants me to remove the front axle shaft to get the cat out the bottom, but after watching this I think it might be easier to pull the rear shaft to go out the way he did in this video. The fwd version looks pretty straight forward without the driveshaft running down that tunnel!
After all was said and done I did have to go out the side, so removing the RH wheel and long axle for the AWD. I tried out the tunnel, even lowered the subframe a bit but it was just to tight. Was worth the shot to try though! The PTU was just too big.
Best video ever! At first I ignored this video and watched some o2 sensor changed. And not really helpful with my problem p0420 catalysts system efficiency below threshold ( bank 1) But after I watched this video! I feel hopeful that I can do this. I have 2012 ford explorer xlt. Just wondering if they have same parts as 2014? More power on this guy
Great video, man! PSA: Get rid of that jack if it's from Harbor Freight Tools. It gave out on me while I was placing jack stands underneath the car. Also the Rhino Ramps are good but if it's over 87F they will also give out.
Mine is a 4x4 I didn't have to remove the ptu but I did have to disconnect the rear drive shaft and pull the hub off the ptu then trim the heat shield bolts but it can be done
It wasn't the hardest. But I did use a two arm puller to get the hub off. Also I had to trip the bolts that hold on the heat shield. All together the whole job took me about 4 hours
@@graemegibbons8408 how about disconnecting the driveshaft, then lowering the engine 2 inches (by releasing the top engine mounts nuts, and removing the lower swing mount)? in fact both Haynes and Chilton recommend to remove the lowest swing mount, and i assume the reason is to be able to push the engine forward too. what do you think?
Great video. I’m getting ready to do both of mine which I just find hard to believe but.. alas. Looks a lot easier than I thought it was going to be. iOS bank 2 easier? Do you know? Thanks! Gained a new subscriber today!
I was able to loose all six bolts on the rear(bank1) catalytic converter from 2014 Ford Police Interceptor 3.7L as instructed in this video. However, I can not wiggle out the cat from the bottom, or from the heat shield side. Do I need to remove more parts on the right wheel side to give room? Thanks!
Thanks anyway! I found the 3.7L explorer has a shaft behind the PTU box, so I can not wiggle the rear cat out through the dome space under the heat shield. May need to 1)remove the shaft, or 2)remove axle of the front passenger side, or 3)jack and pull forward the engine.
Thanks for the detailed illustration! I had the 3.7L 2014 PIU where the space is limited and bank1 cat can not be wiggled out. Now after moving the engine forward and upward, it is much easier now. Cheers. Link here: czcams.com/video/zV5mVI_gX-o/video.html
Just the check engine. If you have performance issues drive it until you get another code. If you change the cat out and the car is performing bad it could just ruin your new cat. Make sure all cylinders are firing good
Might have to go to a muffler shop to replace that or just get someone to weld back right so it don’t rattle. If there’s no hole in the muffler it shouldn’t be that much money
Mine is a 2018 with AWD. It's much more difficult with a drive shaft in the way. If I put up a video working on my Explorer, CZcams would give me a strike for all the profanity. 🤣
Hi, I got the code P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1) and it’s consuming more Gas than a v12 😂😂, if I replace the catalytic you replaced in the video it will be normal again, right? Btw the problem just started after it drowned, I was driving and it was raining and the street were like a lake and the SUV just went off, this is the only problem that I got after that 🤦🏻♂️
@Hoodsaintfishing Great video. I've watched it a few times now. I came back to see if there was any input on aftermarket cats. A mechanic said only use OEM, that it's mentioned in the book. OEM are pricey, might be time to trade it in.
Awesome video!!!!!! all the lazy creators just made a bank 2 video because its easier. you got down and dirty and made a stellar vid! hell yeah brother!
Thanks for watching bro! Do me a favor and sub. I’ll be doing more vids soon
I've been working on cars for years, and this is a very good reference video. Thanks for posting it
Thank you!
Is this the same for a 2013 v6 limited Ford Explorer
Thank you for this video and the details that you cover. My wife’s converter on her explorer needs replacing and this will save me a lot of money. Thanks again. 👍👍
This was very helpful, i am a mechanic and i am preparing to replace both of my catalytic converters in my 2014 Ford Explorer Limited Awd , so i have to work on removing the exhaust shield and everything by feel and by doing my best to remove everything and replace it while working around the driveshaft which i don't want to remove. The front catalytic converter is going to be a walk in the park compared to the rear.
It’s not too bad with the extensions. Might be hard if you have big hands lol
@@Hoodsaintfishing My hands arre not too big thankfully, i am planning to replace all of the oxygen sensors with the new catalytic converters , i'm going to be driving from Massachusetts to Florida so i really don't want any issues cropping up. I am planning to use my oxygen/acetylene torch setup that i bought the propane torch tips and i'm going to tryto heat all of the bolts up that i possibly can. Thanks again for the awesome video!
@@automotiveguru21 yup replace the sensors good idea
Good job dude I see people removing all the parts on top of the motor I like how took care of everything from the bottom I like that nice video
Thank you for making this video and also showing that we’re all human and make mistakes…very humbling video, you got my sub.
Thanks Profe! Glad it helped
I 2nd that! A humble mechanic showing his mistakes and how to try to avoid them. That shows your true character sir. Just liked and subscribed. I have the 2015 explorer sport AWD 3.5L ecoboost. This should be a fun one. Thanks again for the great detailed video. Better late than never.
Thank you very much..Best video on u tube about putting on these Cats....Excellent job explaining
great video going to do this tomorrow super helpful information.
Great video, thanks for the notes and warnings. Awesome
Great video I’m gonna be doing the job this weekend. You make it look easy. I’m thinking I’m I have a hell of time getting that heat cover off I got big hands. Thanks for the video is awesome.
Yeah my hands are not very big lol you’ll get it tho. Good luck man
Very helpful as you covered a great detailed explanation. I believe this was a 2wd Explorer and have to remove the PTU on my 4X4 2017 explorer so hopefully enough room to remove on the 4X4.
Don’t think it’s coming out like that on a 4x4
Great video! This should be fun on an AWD with a PTU and driveshaft up in that open area.
Great video work dude! I know it’s tight in there so that’s great work. I sure hope I can do this same process on the 16 ford edge 3.5l..
Nice, you're lucky. No PTU or drive shaft in the way. I have to remove the upper plenum and backside valve cover on my 14 taurus to gain access to the bolts.
Do you have to remove the drive shaft and PTU in order to remove the catalytic converter on bank one ?
Excellent video, I got a 2013 Taurus AWD 3.5 I'm about to tackle, I heard I have to remove the drive shaft on mine due to the lack of space but for $1,000 labor they charging me I'm doing it myself,👍
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doing this right now on the police interceptor. factory manual wants me to remove the front axle shaft to get the cat out the bottom, but after watching this I think it might be easier to pull the rear shaft to go out the way he did in this video. The fwd version looks pretty straight forward without the driveshaft running down that tunnel!
After all was said and done I did have to go out the side, so removing the RH wheel and long axle for the AWD. I tried out the tunnel, even lowered the subframe a bit but it was just to tight. Was worth the shot to try though! The PTU was just too big.
Great content, very thorough and informative...keep up great word brother GOD BLESS
God bless you too bro! THanks for watching
Great video you explained everything in detail
Best video ever! At first I ignored this video and watched some o2 sensor changed. And not really helpful with my problem p0420 catalysts system efficiency below threshold ( bank 1) But after I watched this video! I feel hopeful that I can do this. I have 2012 ford explorer xlt. Just wondering if they have same parts as 2014? More power on this guy
Yes awesome video. Eric Hagen already took my words.
Great video, man! PSA: Get rid of that jack if it's from Harbor Freight Tools. It gave out on me while I was placing jack stands underneath the car. Also the Rhino Ramps are good but if it's over 87F they will also give out.
Thanks man!
This is so helpful! Thank you!
Great video my guy! Thanks for making this!
Great video! Thanks 🎉
Good job bro, thanks for the info.
AJ..if you don't mind me asking you.. how long is the longest extension that you used... Of the extensions seen in your video . Thank you
Mine is a 4x4 I didn't have to remove the ptu but I did have to disconnect the rear drive shaft and pull the hub off the ptu then trim the heat shield bolts but it can be done
How hard was this to do?
It wasn't the hardest. But I did use a two arm puller to get the hub off. Also I had to trip the bolts that hold on the heat shield. All together the whole job took me about 4 hours
@@graemegibbons8408 how about disconnecting the driveshaft, then lowering the engine 2 inches (by releasing the top engine mounts nuts, and removing the lower swing mount)? in fact both Haynes and Chilton recommend to remove the lowest swing mount, and i assume the reason is to be able to push the engine forward too. what do you think?
Great video, thanks
Great video. Thanks!!
Great job
Great video. I’m getting ready to do both of mine which I just find hard to believe but.. alas. Looks a lot easier than I thought it was going to be. iOS bank 2 easier? Do you know? Thanks! Gained a new subscriber today!
Yes it is
Great video. Huge help.
Good job
How are the cats holding up currently?
I was able to loose all six bolts on the rear(bank1) catalytic converter from 2014 Ford Police Interceptor 3.7L as instructed in this video. However, I can not wiggle out the cat from the bottom, or from the heat shield side. Do I need to remove more parts on the right wheel side to give room? Thanks!
Not sure on that explorer. Just did the one in this video
Thanks anyway! I found the 3.7L explorer has a shaft behind the PTU box, so I can not wiggle the rear cat out through the dome space under the heat shield. May need to 1)remove the shaft, or 2)remove axle of the front passenger side, or 3)jack and pull forward the engine.
Thanks for the detailed illustration! I had the 3.7L 2014 PIU where the space is limited and bank1 cat can not be wiggled out. Now after moving the engine forward and upward, it is much easier now. Cheers. Link here: czcams.com/video/zV5mVI_gX-o/video.html
Glad it helped you! 💪🏽
Ok I just had mine replaced but, now the check engine is back on 2014 explorer V6 3.5
Hook it up to the code reader
Soo it could be the problem the sensor cause I have the same problem with my car do you recommend just to replace the sensor?
So did this fix check engine light issue, and was the converter you got from that place a good one.
great video. did you have exhaust smell inside the cabin? and if you did, does this replacement fix that?
Thanks hope it helps. I did not have smell in the cabin. The engine light came on and the code was for catalytic converter bank 1
if you have exhaust smell, you might want to put your car on jack stands and look for a leak, winter time is the perfect time to do it
I have an identical twin of this exploder and I can confirm it's a POS.
🤣🤣🤣
Did you have any problems with the car performance or was it just the check engine. Got P0430 but car running great.
Just the check engine. If you have performance issues drive it until you get another code. If you change the cat out and the car is performing bad it could just ruin your new cat. Make sure all cylinders are firing good
@drmidnight26 how did you fix your problem? Did you end up replacing the cat ?
Did both right and left require a exhaust manifold gastket? Yanks for the vid.
Yes
Yeah try taking the 4 wheel drive vehicle one off 🙄 but good video on the front wheel drive vehicle
Man I’m glad I didn’t have to deal with that. Thanks for watching tho
Did you use an exhaust gasket flange? 26:09. Mine didn't come with one, I was just wondering, I'm having exhaust leak there.
No it didn’t come with one
Ok. Thanks. Great video!!!
@@GalacTaco thanks! Good luck man
Was your car on limp mode due to bad catalyst converter
Not really it was just throwing the code
I just got my catalytic converter replaced, $1200 dollar repair.
That’s a manifold gasket not a seal , just fyi .
Dumb question but at 4:14 what is that part wrapped in wire? It’s rattling and making a loud noise on my explorer I’m worried it’s gonna cost a lot
Also it’s seems like it’s not getting power but it’s just that one piece thats banging around like it’s gonna come loose
Might have to go to a muffler shop to replace that or just get someone to weld back right so it don’t rattle. If there’s no hole in the muffler it shouldn’t be that much money
Excuse me Sir, the item you listed it’s out of stock, do you know where I can get it for the 2013 Ford Explorer XLT?
Try parts geek or a1 auto
@@Hoodsaintfishing whats the part number again and sorry for the inconvenience
@@thetoxiic3682 it’s going to depend on the year and trim of the vehicle. It’s best to call them
Which model milwaukee impact are you using? Is it their mid-torque or high-torque model? Thanks
High torque
How long did it take from start to finish?
A few hours
Is this job the same for my 2013 Ford Explorer v6 replacement
Not sure but it should be pretty close to it
Not sure but it should be pretty close to it
Any recommendations?
Mine is a 2018 with AWD. It's much more difficult with a drive shaft in the way.
If I put up a video working on my Explorer, CZcams would give me a strike for all the profanity. 🤣
That’s hilarious lol
Is this a turbocharged
No
Hi, I got the code P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1) and it’s consuming more Gas than a v12 😂😂, if I replace the catalytic you replaced in the video it will be normal again, right?
Btw the problem just started after it drowned, I was driving and it was raining and the street were like a lake and the SUV just went off, this is the only problem that I got after that 🤦🏻♂️
Sounds like the CC. It should fix the fuel economy issue.
Do me a huge favor and subscribe! If the video helped
Excuse me, what’s the CC?
@@thetoxiic3682 catalytic converter
@@Hoodsaintfishing alright Thank you so much
Where did you get your cats
I got them online. But honestly I would get the OEM if I were you. Save yourself the time and money. I ended up having to get the OEM
Can the studs be replaced easily
Not sure
Hows that part holding up since its not factory?
Is that an all wheel drive Explorer
Front wheel drive 2014 Ford Explorer Limited 3.5L
@Hood Saint Fishing that's what I thought alot easier than a awd with the ptu in the way
How are those Cateran cats holding up after 2 years?
Get OEM LOL
damn man, i was hoping to save a few dollars, alright then@@Hoodsaintfishing
@@gregbell3344 me too but them fords are picky man. They don’t like the aftermarket stuff I learned the hard way brotha
@Hoodsaintfishing Great video. I've watched it a few times now. I came back to see if there was any input on aftermarket cats. A mechanic said only use OEM, that it's mentioned in the book. OEM are pricey, might be time to trade it in.
How long is that extension?
Whete you buy the cc
Can you send me the part number for the Cadillac please write one and left one I need to change
Hi where did you bought this kit?
Get the OEM
Do you live in Georgia.
No
An explorer isn't a truck .
hey yea