Eastern 40879 catalytic converter for the 1999-2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4-cylinder 1.9L and other vehicles treats engine exhaust gases in the undercar exhaust. It is part of the exhaust system under the car, where it helps meet emissions-control requirements.
A rattle from under the car, a check engine light or weak power can point to a failing converter, though other exhaust or engine faults can look the same. With the engine off and cool, look the exhaust over for cracked welds, rust holes or a loose flange before you replace this converter.
It is a VW Golf catalytic converter for the 1999-2004 Golf 4-cylinder 1.9L and also fits the 1998-2004 Volkswagen Beetle 4-cylinder 1.9L. The 1999-2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4-cylinder 1.9L takes one.
Fit and size
Build and materials
One catalytic converter. Inlet and outlet gaskets and hardware are not included, so plan on new bolts and gaskets, as the old ones may not be reusable.
Is Eastern 40879 a VW Jetta catalytic converter for the 1999-2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4-cylinder 1.9L?
Yes. Eastern 40879 fits the 1999-2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4-cylinder 1.9L. It is a Federal / EPA direct-fit undercar converter.
Will Eastern 40879 work as a VW Beetle catalytic converter on the 1998-2004 Volkswagen Beetle 4-cylinder 1.9L?
Yes. Eastern 40879 fits the 1998-2004 Volkswagen Beetle 4-cylinder 1.9L, which takes one converter.
Does Eastern 40879 come with gaskets or hardware?
No. Eastern 40879 is one converter with no inlet or outlet gaskets or hardware, so plan on buying new ones.
What inlet and outlet connections does this catalytic converter have?
The inlet is a 3 bolt welded flange and the outlet is a 2.18 OD pipe. This converter has no sensor ports.
Is this Eastern catalytic converter CARB certified?
No. Eastern 40879 is a Federal / EPA direct-fit converter and is not CARB certified.
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