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07-07-2005, 06:54 AM
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New catalytic converter?
The other day I noticed my 98 Amigo lost a lot of power. On my way home from work, the "check engine" light came on. This morning the light came on then started flashing. The truck started sputtering and started to smell terrible. I suspect the converter might be clogged. Is this correct? Has anyone else ever had this problem? If so, should I replace it with the cat-back? The engine is the 2.2L.
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07-07-2005, 07:23 AM
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Rotten egg smell usually means the engine is running too rich and the cat is trying to burn off the unburnt fuel...any number of possible causes, I would make sure the engine is running right before replacing the cat. For example, if a cylinder dropped out due to a bad plug wire, that would cause the symptoms you describe. But there are quite a few other possibilities too.
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07-07-2005, 08:02 AM
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Install a new cat and get your rig sniffed with a 4 gas exhaust analyzer.
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07-07-2005, 08:26 AM
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07-07-2005, 08:48 AM
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07-07-2005, 12:44 PM
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here you go. i looked at these 1st hand at SEMA show last year........nice product.:
OBDII compliant Cats: "Eastern catalytic converters are OBD II compliant in 49 states only. (Not for installation on OBD II equipped vehicles in California)" "Eastern Tru Performance™ Catalytic Converters: Eastern Tru™ Performance Catalytic Converter's high flow "brick" features 300 holes per inch to deliver 8% less backpressure for increased horsepower and torque. Our patented catalyst chemistry lets us meet OBD II compliance in 49 states (OBDII Converters not legal for sale or use in California) even with the reduced surface area created by larger holes. Built from mirror-polished stainless steel available in a wide range of inlet and outlet sizes. (TRU PERFORMANCE CONVERTERS Legal in California ONLY for racing vehicles which may NEVER be used upon a highway) 300 holes per inch brick yields 8% less backpressure 304 Stainless Steel shell and shields Polished to 4/11 Mirror Finish " http://www.easterncatalytic.com/high_performance.htm 
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