Review on Walker 52486 Catalytic Converter by Kevin Nelson

I needed a new catalytic converter for my 1999 Escort station wagon and since every cat is an investment I figured I could afford the lower emissions of this model as well. It bolted onto my car's exhaust manifold fairly easily, has worked great for the last few hundred miles, and now I drive knowing my car is a lot less noisy *and* a lot less toxic than it was a few weeks ago . , I ran into a major problem during installation and it definitely deserves a mention from my fellow mechanics: fitting this totally inflexible component into the undercarriage of a 1997-2002 Escort. at least one of the surrounding parts. and those parts happen to be a radiator, one of the harsh lines of an air conditioner, or a bolt-on frame cross member that helps support the weight of the engine and transmission. Thanks to Ford's design team, your choice is extra work or extra frustration.