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catalytic converter
The catalytic converter is in the exhaust next to the side of the trans, the torque converter, if automatic, is inside the bell housing.
The torque converter or the catalytic converter? The torque converter is inside the bellhousing that connects the engine to the transmission. The catalytic converter is inline of the exhaust pipe ahead of the muffler; it's probably the first bulge in the exhaust. Removing your catalytic converter is illegal and if your state has a vehicle inspection your car won't pass without it.
the converter is blocked inside. you have to replace it.
Legally you can only replace a catalytic converter with another catalytic converter.
The heat shield on top of the converter may have broken loose. it can be repaired. If the rattling is inside the converter it must be replaced.
bits of the catacomb that makes up your coverter have fallin losse. if it sound like there is dirt in it that that's the case. The catalytic converter needs replaced.
Yes, it has a catalytic converter.
Yes
what is the surface area of a catalytic converter
There is not an antitheft cover for the catalytic converter. The catalytic converter gets extremely hot and cannot be covered.