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What is the cheapest way to fix the catalytic converter on a 96 Ford Windstar 3.8 liter engine for California regulations?
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∙ 15y ago
Unplug and take out the oxygen sensor.Then undo the catalytic converter.Find something long and hard enough to bust up the honeycomb inside to gut it,and then your good.Put it together;but be carefull with the oxygen sensor not to damage in the process.
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It will be in the exhaust system probably before the muffler.
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It will cause the check engine light to come on with no benefits.
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How will your 2001 Ford Windstar act if the catalytic converter is bad?
Hard starting, loss of power, poor fuel economy, and a blowing noise under full acceleration.
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