The life of your catalytic converter depends on the condition of the engine and the fuel you're using.
If the fuel has the wrong additives, the catalytic converter can become plugged up.
If the engine burns oil the oil vapor will build up on the catalytic converter and it can become plugged.
Otherwise, if the catalytic converter isn't plugged, don't replace it.
You replace the torque converter.
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if you do it yourself it should be between 50-80 dollars
There is only one catalytic converter on the 99 TL.
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Yes, the front ends should be identical.
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Replacing a catalytic converter on a 99TL can be tricky, however it can be a fun project if you have the right tools. Make a check list, and include the cars repair manual if you have one available, and this will help you get everything in order to make the repair.
In the fuel tank.
You have (4) O2 sensors of the (97 to 99) Two are in front of the CAT. (Catalytic Converter). and the other two are behind the CAT. (Catalytic Converter).
Changing an Idler Arm on a '99 Saturn is MIGHTY difficult, especially since they don't have one. The '99 Saturn uses a Rack and Pinion steering system, and as such does not have an idler arm.