[Mcjim]

Hi guys.
I've recently had my catalytic converter stolen and am having real difficulty trying to find a replacement (for a April 2001 GDi).
I'm considering temporarily putting a straight pipe on it just until I can find a suitable replacement and exhaust temperature sensor.
I'm just wondering whether or not the car will run ok without the sensor?
I've driven the car a very short distance to a local garage to put it up on a ramp and it drove fine and ticked over fine - I'm just wondering whether it would give me grief once it's up to temperature?
Would really appreciate some advice as I'm a bit stuck and really don't want to scrap the car if I can't sort it soon.
Many thanks, in advance.