If the converter is stopped up your engine will not run. cars that have a converter stopping up will have a different burning type smell.
When you get your emissions checked, one of the items that is checked is the converter.
Transmission torque converter or an exhuast catalytic converter?
It can't the converter is in the exhaust system
I'm not sure about rhodium, but i know that catalytic converters with platinum contain about 3-7 grams of platinum per converter.
A Catalytic Converter reduces unburned exhaust gasses.
Loss of power, excess use of fuel, and converter will get red hot.
A bad catalytic converter will cause a severely restricted exhaust system. You would notice a lack of power and performance from you vehicle and in cases of a completely blocked converter, the engine may not run.
cos it sounds noisy!
If it was built with one, it is required.
I believe bank 1 sensor 1 is Passenger side before catalytic converter. sensor 2 is after catalytic converter. bank 2 sensor 1 is Driver side before catalytic converter. sensor 2 is after catalytic converter.
Maybe the heat shield on catalyytic converter Maybe the heat shield on catalytic converter Maybe the heat shield on catalytic converter Maybe the heat shield on catalytic converter
Just ask any auto parts store for an OEM style converter.
Your catalytic converter is located between your engine and your muffler. If it was missing you would hear it when you started your vehicle. Actually, everybody in your neighborhood would hear it.