catalytic converter

[mk5 golf]

Hi, I'm getting this noise under the back of my car (05 mk5 golf 2.0 fsi) and it sounds like something rolling around in a metal tin - it doesn't last too long but the car feels weaker than before. It initially happened like under 2000rpm at about 1800rpm as I accelerated up the hill but now it's also happening when I suddenly press on the accelerator on a flat ground. I have had this warning light on the other day heading back to Sydney from Wollongong and it was the exhaust system failure waring. If it's needing a cat converter replacement, how much should I expect to pay for european aftermarket parts and labour? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Smily]

Hey mate, sorry to hear about the zorst... Are you looking at replacing the whole exhaust, or just the cat?

[bazzle]

I paid $600 to have a pair replaced with generic ones on my SLK Merc.

Bazzle