I have a 98 V70 and the Volvo dealer just told me need a new Catalytic Converter (the Check engine light came on).
They quoted me $ 1350 to install a new one, which seems like a lot to me

Does anyone know where I can buy a OEM or good quality catalytic converter.
And do I have to have the engine light reset after I install the new one?

Thanks

Jens

 

Look in the top of the V70 section for a resources thread there is a bunch of sites you might be able to buy one from.
Is this the first time the code came up for the Cat?

 

Yes, I have had not problems until the check engine light came on andI took it in to be checked out.

 

My S70 was setting engine codes ( "catalytic converter efficency below theshold") for the catalytic converter 25,000 miles ago. At the time I read a discussion either here or on another Volvo enthuasist site that suggested it might be the rear O2 sensor instead of the converter. I figured that a 02 sensor being $1100 cheaper than a new cat I would give it try. Light has not come back on since.

 

Hi kirkeby, you can search to an automotive sites they have wide selection of catalytic converter
and they also give discount auto parts.