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I have a 2000 Pontiac sunfire if you try to accelerate it doesnt it sounds as if muffler has a whole and like it has water in it sounds like a gurgle is this the cataylic converter?
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Yes, that is possible. The cat may be broken up in pieces inside and restricting the exhaust. When the exhaust has cooled off, slide under the vehicle (raise it up some if necessary) and thump the cat with your fist, if you hear something rattle inside replace the cat.
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Misfire and lack of accelation be caused by a bad cataylic convertor?
Possibly. Start with the basics. New plugs, plug wires, fuel/air filter. If the problem presists, have the converter checked at a muffler shop.
You have 97 Pontiac grand am that seems to hesitate or not have power?
sounds like the cadileadic converter or muffler is pluged
Do mufflers contain platinum?
Actually it is not the muffler that contains platinum it is the catalytic converter. The catalytic converter (or "cat" as muffler shops and mechanic's call them) is usually in front of the muffler.
Do gm mufflers contain platinum?
Actually it is not the muffler that contains platinum it is the catalytic converter. The catalytic converter (or "cat" as muffler shops and mechanic's call them) is usually in front of the muffler.
Why is there a whiny noice when you accelerate the car?
Because of your muffler.
Does a catalytic converter have baffles like a muffler?
No
What does a 1999 catalytro converter look like Chevy truck?
The catalytic converter resembles a muffler and is located in the exhaust system between the engine and the muffler.
How many catalytic converters does a 1997 Pontiac grand prix have?
i have a 1994, it looks like it has 2, but the second one might be a glasspack muffler or somthing....it doesnt look like a catylytic converter, and when i took off my muffler my car sounded amazing.
Can you put the catalytic converter before the muffler?
The catalytic converter is always in front of the muffler. Somewhere in the first third of the exaust system. Varies car to car.
How do you remove muffler rusted to pipe from converter?
Hacksaw
What is the problem if your 93 Pontiac Grand Prix exhaust rattles?
Check exhaust hangeers and clamps Check the heat shield on the catalytic converter Cold be a broken baffle inside the muffler
Does the muffler go before the catalytic converter on a 1995 Chevy 2500 with a 454 engine?
Muffler should be after the cat.
