Last week I took my S70 to an exhaust specialty shop in PA and they welded in a universal catalytic. The check engine light has stayed off since. My state inspection is next week so hopefully it will pass.

I found out the part number for my car is officially (according to Volvo part database per local dealer and shop) #8603015, which is discontinued. #8603026 is officially for 2003-04 C70, not for s70, though it also listed for 2.4 liter, 5 cylinder turbos, which my S70 is. So it not officially for my...

Thanks! FCPEuro says #8603026 is for 2004 C70. Some other websites say that number is for 2000 S70, but many say for C70 only. I would hate to gamble $1000 to see if it would work for me or not.

Thanks for the reply, I am at CHESS actually. :) IFC looked at my car this week and are looking for a converter too. There are many converters that can't be sold in New York state. The goal is to get the check engine light to go off and stay off so I can pass inspections. If it is or isn't CARB, I d...

Can anyone share any possible sources for a CARB compatible catalytic converter for a 2000 Volvo S70 GLTSE (w/turbo)? I am in New York state and have a California emissions system, so I need the CARB version. I know that FCPEuro has one listed, but it is discontinued. The issues with my existing con...