Thank you so much for this video. I just finished doing this on my 2013 GMC Terrain. I'm not a mechanic and the only other work I have done is replacing spark plugs, changing oil, brake pads and rotors, air filters, lights, etc. It took me two days and about 12 hours. The only thing not in your video was the air injection check valves. Maybe because I'm in California or cause mine is AWD. They were a pain and were totally in the way. Had to remove them and zip tie the pipes down so they would be out of the way. That bracket holding the cat on was the worst part. I was finally able to get it off by reaching down from above with a combination wrench. I would have gladly paid a shop to do this work, but nobody would do it because of California laws. No way could I have done it without your guide. Thank you bro!

@BrakeTheBank

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! Those check valves must me a California thing because this one was AWD. Glad you got it done. Sorry about those CA laws

This is a quality video thank you very much for showing the entire process I'm sure your following is sure to grow quick

Wow! Great video very thorough and methodically explained step by step.

@BrakeTheBank

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Excellent visuals. So hard to find in a video.

Thank you for this video. My dad and I were able to do this ourselves and you saved me 1k+

@BrakeTheBank

10 ай бұрын

That's awesome!! Glad to hear it. Nice work on the repair by the way.

You made this look easy bud. Thank you for the walk thru very very helpful

Very well done young man..with your instructions i should be able to get this job done

@BrakeTheBank

7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Glad I could help

AWESOME video!!!! I know it won't be as easy as you made it look but, I'm going to give it a try. Unless you are near Erie, PA, then swing bye with your tools. LOL Thank you very much for sharing your skills and taking the time to provide this valuable assistance!!!

@BrakeTheBank

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Glad I could help. I’m sure you’ll be able to get it no problem.

Brother, you are a badass man. I'm definitely subscribing. Great work.

@BrakeTheBank

9 ай бұрын

Haha thanks!

Good job in the removal and install. Mine had rusted bolts that had to be cut off.

@JaidenStylezTV

5 ай бұрын

What did you do when you had to cut the bolts

@gav3379

5 ай бұрын

The two bolts that secure the Cat to the exhaust pipe were rusted so I cut them off and replaced with new bolts. The single bolt that attached the cat to the engine Bracket also had to be cut and replaced. What a pain!!

You are amazing and helped me so much. I was going to remove the motor base😂❤

@BrakeTheBank

6 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

bro video is fire

Great vid !!!!!!

I'll probably be doing this soon!

Great video.. I would change both oxygen sensors too.

@BrakeTheBank

10 ай бұрын

I can change them if they break in the future. They are very accessible so it's not really a "while you're in there" type of job.

beautiful video.

@BrakeTheBank

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Please consider subscribing if you haven't already

Great video! I wish I had the tools and time to do this to my 2011. I'd like to replace my complete exhaust system. But buying all of the parts and tools and finding the time to do it is a problem for me.

@BrakeTheBank

10 ай бұрын

Yeah it's a pretty big job. Some of the tools (Like the o2 sensor socket) you can borrow for free from your local parts store. This would be the hardest part of replacing the whole exhaust system so If you can do this you can do it all. I'd encourage you to try.

@subkommander9007

7 ай бұрын

Just get a basic tool kit like harbor freight 301 piece or something similar and get other tools as needed..most of the guys will tell you exact tools needed for the job. The satisfaction you feel when you fix your own car is not only great but awesome 😁

I have a 2013 LT Equinox and I found a couple of parts, which I think are something to do with emission control, on top of the heat shield which meant I would have had to remove them to get the heat shield off. So to anyone watching this video have a GOOD look before you start pulling bits off, the job may be bigger than you realize!

@BrakeTheBank

9 ай бұрын

Oh wow! Might be something different for cars originally sold in CA or something?

@pete7413

9 ай бұрын

@@BrakeTheBank Could be for CA compliance, I didn't have the passion for doing the job myself (pulling the cat) so I'm getting a mechanic to do it. It is shop that sold me the vehicle, he feels guilty he sold me a vehicle that needed work, so he's doing it for a greatly reduced cost.

Thanks

nice!

what tools did you use to remove the 3 bolts from exhaust manifold ?

@BrakeTheBank

Жыл бұрын

If I remember right they are 13mm so I used a 13mm deep socket, attached to a swivel, attached to a 12" extension

What size are the bolts that connect the cat to the flex pipe? There are 2 of them

@BrakeTheBank

9 ай бұрын

I'm sorry I don't remember. I think 13mm?

What problem was you having to make you replace the cat currently mine does have a loss of power under acceleration.

@BrakeTheBank

11 күн бұрын

It was due to a check engine light

Is the catalytic converter for a 2014 equinox fwd 2.4l front or rear

@BrakeTheBank

10 ай бұрын

This would be the front cat. It comes right off the manifold.

I just did this and the light went off, I thought the P0420 was finally gone, but it just came back 6 days after replacing the cat. I did not do new oxygen sensors, this car burns oil, do you think the sensors may be compromised? Great video and thank you

@BrakeTheBank

3 ай бұрын

Yeah sounds like something is going on. You'd have to view live data to see if the o2 sensors are working properly. Also check fuel trims. If it's running rich it will foul the new cat.

@brendanf8969

3 ай бұрын

@@BrakeTheBank pulled the 02 sensor today, thing was TOAST!!!! Replaced a cooked densor (someone must’ve been in there before) with the AC Delco OEM sensor. I didn’t clear codes as I want to see if it will clear itself after some drive cycles. Will keep you updated.

Where do you recommend? On buying parts for equinox 2011

@BrakeTheBank

7 ай бұрын

Rock auto

How much is the part?.Do you know how much a dealer would charge to fix this?.

@BrakeTheBank

10 ай бұрын

I got an aftermarket part on Rockauto for about $350 if I remember correctly

This is the same for the terrain if not mistaken? Part number?

@BrakeTheBank

8 ай бұрын

Yeah it would be the same. I don't remember the part number. I got it from rockauto

You know If is the same process for equinox 2010 2.4?

@BrakeTheBank

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I don't know for sure but I don't think so.

Hi thank you for the awesome video, I’m trying to remove the converter of my 2011 gmc terrain, last step about removing the 15mm nut of bracket, it doesn’t give me enough space like in this video to reach it, can you give me some suggestions?😅

@dongwang-xz7yb

Жыл бұрын

For update, I have changed it successfully, my problem is solved by cutting the pipe. In my case, the pipe has to be cut in order to reach the inside nut of bracket.

@dongwang-xz7yb

Жыл бұрын

More reference: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gnlssrWsqcLYqMY.html

@BrakeTheBank

Жыл бұрын

Try using a swivel and some long extensions

How much would this job cost on average?

@BrakeTheBank

Жыл бұрын

Just speculation here but I would guess about $300 labor and another $1200 for an OEM catalytic converter so $1600. When you have a shop do the work they keep the old cat which has a lot of recycling value. I got this cat on rockauto (not sponsored) for $300 and took the old one to scrap and got $300 for it so my total cost was pretty much $0. Obviously the aftermarket Cat isn’t as good as OEM but it will do the trick.

How much did it cost and where did you buy it?

@BrakeTheBank

10 ай бұрын

I got an aftermarket part on Rockauto for about $350 if I remember correctly

Thanks bro my shit got stolen 😂😂

@BrakeTheBank

2 ай бұрын

Seriously? It's way up there!

@KingCold121

2 ай бұрын

Yup it happened overnight noticed when I turn my car on

Hey where did u cut

@BrakeTheBank

8 ай бұрын

You don't have to cut it

Any idea if it's the same in 2012 terrain

@cswann8

Жыл бұрын

I believe so. Yours will likely look a little different up underneath because this car is an AWD, but for the purposes of the cat replacement everything should be exactly the same. I'm about to tackle this on my 2012 Terrain this weekend. It's a FWD 2.4L. I went to Harbor Freight and got a cheap angle grinder just in case some of the existing fasteners need to be cut. I already have all the impact tools I'll need and a Oxygen Sensor socket. I bought a Cataran brand convertor from AM-AutoParts eBay store for just over $300. My car uses oil and I think it's going out the exhaust, hence the need for a replacement cat. Hopefully it'll last me 2-3 years. By that time I'll be into a newer car.

@keithgraver5482

Жыл бұрын

@@cswann8 I just replaced the cat on mine last weekend. It wasn't that bad and I'm no pro. The 3 bolts at the top are accessible in the engine bay the center bolt you can get from in between the manifold.

@keithgraver5482

Жыл бұрын

@@cswann8 I got quite a bit of the bottom end power back I was actually surprised on the difference I put new plugs in to it was definitely worth it

@cswann8

Жыл бұрын

@@keithgraver5482 Very nice. If I get some low end power that'd be OK, but I just want my car free of any ECU fault codes.

@keithgraver5482

Жыл бұрын

@@cswann8 the only code I had was p0420 its the down stream o2 sensor I had a blown out seam in the cat. Do your self a favor remember to pull of any stickers or tags on the cat or they will burn off and smoke quite a bit I left them on not thinking about it I had my wife freaking out lol.

Hello, do you work on other peoples cars for money?

@BrakeTheBank

4 ай бұрын

No I do not

thanks for the video but i would replace all sensors

@BrakeTheBank

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it might be a good idea to replace the sensors if you want to avoid having to replace them down the road. In this case I had just replaced the down stream sensor.

@Awol2020Latimore1

Жыл бұрын

Hey do you know how I can identify this issue with my own vehicle..? My car smell like exhaust gas fumes especially when the heat is on And sounds similar to a low rumblling motorcycle. And now has began to seem as if it’s losing gas or stalling and sputtering…I order the front cat converter and gaskets it’s a 2016 equinox could this really be the issue I’ve been having as well. I’ve also gotten the p00420 code

@joeyoungs8426

3 ай бұрын

@@Awol2020Latimore1Cracked exhaust manifold.

Can u list all the items u use

@BrakeTheBank

7 ай бұрын

Like all the parts or the tools?

@yasminlovesfood7814

7 ай бұрын

@@BrakeTheBank all the tools plz

Looks like the exhaust manifold is cracked here - like mine.

@BrakeTheBank

11 күн бұрын

Yeah I was cracked

Yea I'll pay for this to be done

Where is your shop located this guy is awesome please say you are in Georgia 😊😊😊😊😊😊 let me hurry up an subscribe to your channel I got me a new friend 😊 😀

@BrakeTheBank

Жыл бұрын

Minnesota

Cracked manifold! No one noticed?

@BrakeTheBank

Жыл бұрын

I did 🙋‍♂️

@gwzaiser

Жыл бұрын

they all are, lol

@kenwillis8487

Жыл бұрын

That’s why I ordered the cat and the manifold from rock auto at the same time! Doing this repair tonight or tomorrow after church on wife’s terrain!

@Awol2020Latimore1

Жыл бұрын

@kenwillis8487 Can I ask you what was the terrain doing to need this repair? I have a ‘16 Equinox that’s driving terribly and I think the front Cat is the problem

@gwzaiser

Жыл бұрын

@@Awol2020Latimore1 on mine it was obvious noise from manifold. It ran better afterwards too, I guess b c of pressure

manifold is cracked

@BrakeTheBank

9 ай бұрын

Yeah it is. That was fixed later

Spend mor time getting stuff out the way than actually fixin it.

@BrakeTheBank

5 ай бұрын

It's all part of the process

Only if had the strength & tools 😩🤦🏼‍♀️

@BrakeTheBank

3 ай бұрын

You got this! You could get all the tools you need for this job for under $100 at menards or harbor freight. That's way less than you'd pay in labor costs.

@snatcher420

3 ай бұрын

@@BrakeTheBank Yes but it's so much easier with impact tool. I love doing auto work since I picked up my 1/2, 3/4 and 1/4 inch cordless. Tried it without them and It was murder without them or breaker bar. Could not get the the bolts out close to the back cat or the back sensor.

And they want you to spend 1000 of dollars for this work at shops

CHUCK the cat and straight pipe it

New sensors bro, or at least clean them.

@BrakeTheBank

3 ай бұрын

Can be done at any time