Catalytic converter destroyed

[aladin]

Hello ,

Recently my fabia 1.2 HTP 2004 started to perform horribly both in acceleration and going top hill

After an investigation by a skoda technician we found out that the catalytic converter is clogged probably because of overheating

Anyway since it is expensive to buy a new one he used a hammer and a nail to break the content of the CC and reinstalled it as a metal container with no ceramic or other content

The car returned to its full performance but ...

Should this lead to any other problems concerning other parts ?

(dont care about legal problems because here in Syria CO2 emissions are among last things the goverment would care about)

Have anyone tried to drive his fabia without a CC ? Did he get any troubles ?

Many thanks

[aladin]

I forgot to mention that the car mileage is 90000 miles (145000 km) is it normal to get a new CC at this mileage ?

a new CC costs about 250 USD is it reasonable ?

[mannyo]

In theory at least it should drive fine, you may get the check engine light come on due to the lambda sensors detecting the missing car.

[aladin]

Will it shorten the lifetime of oxygen sensor or other exaust parts

[mannyo]

it shouldn't do, a few on here in the UK run with no cats on other petrol models.

[aladin]

Thanks a lot