An EGR valve reduces oxides of nitrogen. Cat converter reduces high HC and CO
No, the catalytic converter is downstream from the EGR valve so it has no effect on it.
It does not have an egr valve it has a 3 way catalytic converter.
No, it is no different than removing a catalytic converter.No, it is no different than removing a catalytic converter.
Yes, a faulty catalytic converter can cause fuel consumption to raise. Replacing a known bad catalytic converter will help, but keep in mind, the catalytic converter usually does not fail on its own. converters are pretty tough, living their lives running at 2000+ degrese internally. I would check your EGR valve and EGR valve tube for blockage or carbon build up. a faulty or clogged EGR valve will overtime distroy a catalytic converter. second thing to check is your Oxygen Sensors. these sensors are the computers first reading of bad fuel mixture, if they are clogged with carbon, they can distroy your EGR valve, which inturn kills your converter.
Catalytic converter plugged?
Restriction in the catalytic converter.
fuel filter
Probable cause is exhaust restriction, possible plugged catalytic converter.
Fuel filter.
A restriction in the catalytic converter will cause the EGR solenoid to melt on a 1995 Ram.
Disconnect the frontand rear o2 sensor electrical connectors. Separate the catalytic converter from the flex-pipe. Remove the fasteners between the catalytic converter and the exhaust manifold. Disconnect the EGR tube from the catalytic converter. Remove band from the front of the catalytic that holds it to the bracket on the front of the engine block. Remove fasteners holding exhaust manifold to head.
Yes, it can cause damage to the O2 sensor and catalytic converter.