Advive: 1988 1.6TD catalytic converter

Hi

I have a lhd VW 1.6TD with a catalytic converter on the downpipe which is rattling.

Can I simply remove the catalytic converter and fit the Brickwerks sleeve type downpipe? Part 1120202300.

Or, will I have to fit a new catalytic converter?

If I fit the Brickwerks down pipe, will this increase the engine power?

As it is now, the 1.6TD is very sluggish on hills - 1st gear. On the flat it's ok and can go 100 - 110 kms.

Many thanks

Hi

I'm in the UK!

If you can answer the 3 questions this would be very helpful. Thanks

Hi

Thanks for replying.

I drive it no more than 100 kms (62 mph) except if I have to overtake which isn't that often!

If I drive over 62 mph, it uses more oil but around 60 it's ok but still I must keep an eye on the oil and top up.

If you think the Brickwerks sleeve downpipe will work, I'll remove the catalytic converter downpipe and order the Brickwerks one.

Do you think the Brickwerks down pipe will be ok??

Thanks




You don't need the cat.

If you've performance issue the removing the cat won't fix it.

A decent 1.6 Jx are easily capable little motors should
Be happy to 70mph to 80mph at maximum revs...

There's an old post here on sorting a smokey jx.

I think checking tappets and timing would be the first place to start.
Then turbo and LDA? Does you engine use oil? Every JX I've met has been sadly
shagged after 20 years of pushing a 2 tonne van with little
maintenance.