2006-09-11 11:10:50 · 5 answers · asked by marym 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
there are a few different ways, a sulfur smell, example rotten eggs smell (but usually if its a gm)...if the converted it self appears to be overheated (ripples in the shell)...if the converter core is rattling....temp testing the converter, (there should be a 100 degree higher temp at the rear compared to front)....also you may get a check engine light withe a converter efficiency code....as far as removing you converter and replace with a pipe, it's against the law a federal law......
2006-09-11 11:35:17 · answer #1 · answered by blueman2 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Best way is to take it to a mechanic and have them look at it. You can also tell by sound. If you live in a state that has smog requirements don't have it removed like the one guy suggested, cause will be looking at $150-$300 to replace it.
2006-09-11 11:17:47 · answer #2 · answered by mizbehavingirl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
loss of power rotten egg smell. if it has over a 100,000 miles saw it off and replace with pipe. Shade tree mechanic will do it.Don't if in a Smog state like California.
2006-09-11 11:13:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your exhaust smells like eggs then yes.
2006-09-11 11:16:59 · answer #4 · answered by amish_renegade 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why not have emissions tested? I'm sure u can find out all u need from this source.......
2006-09-11 11:20:06 · answer #5 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋