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G4R1

Member Since: 17 Aug 2020
Location: Barnet/Limassol
Posts: 127

Catalytic converter cover/skid plate?

Hi,

Does anyone know any catalytic converter cover/lock to fit defender MY21?

The reason I need to cover it is because of theft, in last 3 months over 10 Catalytic Converter were stolen on my street. Yesterday around 8 pm another was stolen right from the driveway.

And the only way to protect it is to install some sort of cover, perhaps a skid plate should be able to do that too. 3.0L MHVE D200 S Pangea Green+Black Pack
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Last edited by G4R1 on 21st Feb 2021 11:41am. Edited 1 time in total

21st Feb 2021 10:01am

Gareth

Member Since: 12 Dec 2011
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 1038

Set it to lower to access height on switch off. The thieves will likely have to jack up a vehicle to get access and I’m sure they will pick an easier target. I’m not even sure if the cat is visible from below? 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV
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21st Feb 2021 10:11am

davidblythe

Member Since: 27 Apr 2019
Location: Cheam, Surrey
Posts: 110

jacks are used in this area to remove cats, enough photos on our local facebook groups to know that this is the M.O. 1999 90 TD5 CSW
2006 110 TD5 HD Commercial

21st Feb 2021 10:23am

G4R1

Member Since: 17 Aug 2020
Location: Barnet/Limassol
Posts: 127

Yes, jacks are used, clearly seen on CCTV. Lowering probably will just make the operation under the vehicle a bit more difficult.

The exhaust pipe is visible and easily accessible. One of these on the photo must be the catalytic converter.

Click image to enlarge 3.0L MHVE D200 S Pangea Green+Black Pack
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21st Feb 2021 11:04am

DSL

Member Since: 20 Aug 2007
Location: Wandering the wasteland.
Posts: 837

Daft question but would a guard mean the heat from the catalyst escape less easily and risk a fire under the car? Me = non techie so just a question that popped into my noggin.

21st Feb 2021 11:08am

AndrewS

Member Since: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3707

2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 SW Rimini Red

If lowered and fully alarmed then moved with a jack the alarm motion sensor should trigger? 130's have feeling's as well you know

21st Feb 2021 11:54am

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