catalytic converter
achieva94
05-16-2005, 09:47 PM
i just had cat convertor installed for emmisions . went into garage running perfect. after installation i tried to leave lot it stalled twice. when i got on road it started run very rough ,would not idle . took on highway at around 2000 rpm it started surge then rpm would drop. black smoke coming out tail pipe
95OldsHO
05-18-2005, 10:41 AM
Kinda sounds like a faulty cat, if you can get it to idle put your hand behind the tailpipe and feel for the exhaust coming out it should be a steady firm pressure/pulsing, if you cant feel this or the exhaust is barely coming out thats a good sign of a clogged cat.
Also after driving or idle for a bit the exhaust manifold, cat and downpipe should be alot hotter than normal, many times those parts mated with clogged cats can get glowing red hot.
Also after driving or idle for a bit the exhaust manifold, cat and downpipe should be alot hotter than normal, many times those parts mated with clogged cats can get glowing red hot.
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