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Topic subjectWhat are the symptoms of a stopped up cat-converter?
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60196, What are the symptoms of a stopped up cat-converter?
Posted by pea_jay, Sep-25-03 06:42 PM
Just like the subject says. Someone said the cat-coverter could get stopped up with junk. Anyone have any idea?
60197, RE: What are the symptoms of a stopped up cat-converter?
Posted by Shockeclipse, Sep-25-03 06:51 PM
my exhaust kinda stinks....hmmm wtf is this the cat....no hijack..cat related question :)
60198, RE: What are the symptoms of a stopped up cat-converter?
Posted by pea_jay, Sep-25-03 06:53 PM
lol see im smelling burning oil from somewhere, and dont know where. I dont have a leak, and my exhaust doesnt seem to be emmiting the smell, so im like wtf is wrong here.
60199, RE: What are the symptoms of a stopped up cat-converter?
Posted by Shockeclipse, Sep-25-03 07:20 PM
mine is a farty kinda smell..not sure if its MY car or not. I have smelled it a few times when i comes to a stop
60202, RE: What are the symptoms of a stopped up cat-converter?
Posted by FarOutKucki, Sep-25-03 07:34 PM
shockeclipse, yeah, that *should* be your cat dude. sorry.
60203, RE: What are the symptoms of a stopped up cat-converter?
Posted by Shockeclipse, Sep-25-03 07:36 PM
damn...oh well....i will tell people its like that on purpose....that shit is TRICK!
60204, RE: What are the symptoms of a stopped up cat-converter?
Posted by FarOutKucki, Sep-25-03 08:12 PM
if i were use your racoon avatar thing, would you be pissed?
60205, RE: What are the symptoms of a stopped up cat-converter?
Posted by Shockeclipse, Sep-25-03 08:29 PM
>if i were use your racoon avatar thing, would you be pissed?

I didn't make it...and as long as its on a diff forum..
60221, RE: What are the symptoms of a stopped up cat-converter?
Posted by pea_jay, Sep-26-03 06:18 AM
Well back on topic here, Does anyone know why im smelling this burning oil with no leaks and it doesnt seem to be coming from the exhaust either.
60230, RE: What are the symptoms of a stopped up cat-converter?
Posted by 95_ESi_Person, Sep-26-03 09:47 AM
could be spilling on the back of your block

rotten egg smell is also another symptom of a failing cat
60234, RE: What are the symptoms of a stopped up cat-converter?
Posted by Twiste, Sep-26-03 12:09 PM
a strange orange glow from underneath your car at night when you dont have orange undercar lights is a definite sign