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catalytic converter 850

posted by  KlausC on  Wed Mar 16 03:40 CST 2005
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If it is making noise, that is a good thing for a failing cat. That means that it is not melting into a glob and plugging the exhaust. Go ahead and make your trip.

If you want insurance, bring along a ratchet to remove the exhaust bolts behind the cat, two new bolts, and an exhaust clamp. If the exhaust gets plugged, break off the existing exhaust clamp bolts, have a piece of rebar about 2 ft long and hammer it into the cat and make a large hole in the "core". Then reclamp the exhaust pipe and continue on your way!

Doubt if you need to do that. Save up your pocket change for a new cat,

Klaus
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98 V70Rawd(101Kmi), 95 854T(85K mi), 75 164E(173K mi)






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