The catalytic converter is always in front of the muffler. Somewhere in the first third of the exaust system. Varies car to car.
The carbureted 86-93 Mazda trucks do have a catalytic converter off the exhaust manifold, whereas the fuel injected version does not. If you have the carbed version, and you put on a header (like a pacesetter) to replace the exhaust manifold, then you will get rid of 1 catalytic converter.
Could easily be the catalytic converter plugged. With it running, put your hand over the exhaust pipe. The exhaust should puff past your hand, you should not be able to close the pipe off completely.
NO!
You may be able to get a direct replacement at the auto parts store, but actually separating the pieces of the exhaust is quite a chore, as they tend to bond together with corrosion/rust. Cutting and welding is often necessary. Taking it to a reputable shop may be a good idea.
Try cutting the low side of the cam off. Run octane in it. A cirled muffler that looks like a circle adds horsepower ( or any muffler thatholds back pressure). And tilt it 7 degrees forward. And Put a motorcycle carbuetor on it with an air filter.
It is illegal to remove a catalytic converter from any road vehicle.
A catalytic converter is used to filter out the harmful gasses that vehicles put into the air. There are two way and three way catalytic converters, the two way cats are on diesel trucks and the three way cats are on gas vehicles.
In most states it is legal as long as you have a catalytic converter but you do have to be aware of your local noise ordinance. You can usually put them on yourself for about $25 per pipe if you are getting rid of both the cat and the muffler.
to limit the air pollution the car puts into the atmosphere.
There is no way to fix a catalytic converter for a 1987 Mercury Cougar, since it is a sealed and unrepairable item. Once it goes bad, you must jack up the car, unbolt the old converter, then put a new one in its place and bolt it in.
No , it will wreck the catalytic converter , use " regular " unleaded , 87 octane
You will risk doing damage to the catalytic converter(s).
You can remove it and put a pipe there, or you can remove the exhaust pipe and drive a piece of pipe through it if it's clogged up, but beware of the EPA laws. The check engine light will stay on if you remove the converter and the vehicle will not run correctly. It is illegal to remove a catalytic converter.
First, park your vehicle in a level place and jack it up at all 4 wheels, allow the exhaust to cool down, remove the oxygen sensor from the catalytic converters and the bolts as well. Then put the new converter in place, tighten the bolts, and screw the oxygen sensor back. Lastly, test you catalytic converter, make sure there are no leaks.
its long gone now, lets put it that way.
You have 2 options. Either you put your catalytic converter back on or you unplug the check engine light. Thanks for killing the environment.
best way is to cut it off and never put the junk back on again