I was told that will fix it,also how do you put the hole in it,i have a 2001 Altima.
2006-11-23 05:57:48 · 8 answers · asked by tx_rainbo 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Definately NOT! The material inside the Cad. has melted together and is blocking the exhaust from coming out, it may all be clogged towards the front pipe where the exhaust comes in, or towards the back where it's supposed to exit.
1, If you put a hole in it without knowing exactly where the clog is, how do you know you put it in the right place?
2. Catalytic converters get REAL hot, hot enough to melt STEEL! Should you allow oxygen to be sucked up in the hole you've made as the car runs, it'll have a blow torch effect, and get even HOTTER!
3. After you've run your car at highway speeds for 20mph or so, look underneath your car at night. The cherry-red thing you see is your Cad.
4. Cad's are expensive, I know, but it needs to be replaced.(or you can just watch your car catch on fire, and meltdown to the ground! Not a threat, it's a fact!
2006-11-23 06:13:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can put a hole in front of the cat to test for high back pressure. If high pressure exists, you must weld the test hole closed and replace the converter. You must also find what caused it to go bad, especially seeing it is a 2001. A bad sensor, lack of tune-up, or bad gas are just a few things that can fail a cat. If you don't fix the problem, most aftermarket converter companies will not warranty the new cat.
2006-11-23 22:06:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What they are talking about is punching out the inside of the converter not a hole on the side. Punching it out will cause a loss n exhaust presure which could be bad and cause the car to run badly.
2006-11-23 14:01:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your cat is blocked your car will have a lack of power.Taking the guts out of it will solve that problem.But your check engine light will come on it is probably on now.You have to take the exhaust system apart in order to get the guts out.Just so you know it is a Federal offense to tamper with the emission system.I recommend replacing the part so your cars system works correctly
2006-11-23 14:34:42 · answer #4 · answered by forgivealot 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this is a bad idea if you have emissions where you live...just buy a replacement. if you dont have emissions, take it completly out and put in a section of straight pipe. UNLESS, there is some other O2 sensor after the converter...even if you arent getting a check engine light on, this could be causeing problems elsewhere and i would recomend replacing with a new one as opposed to cutting the guts out.
2006-11-23 19:24:50 · answer #5 · answered by FJ40spencer 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
DON'T do it. any hole in the exhaust system will increase the potential for carbon monoxide to enter the car. bite the bullet and have it replaced
2006-11-23 15:31:22 · answer #6 · answered by sterling m 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you guys out of your mind. It's not gonna fix it. Get it cleaned by a mech. Cant do it on your own. It affects the performance of the vehicle.
2006-11-24 05:34:41 · answer #7 · answered by SGK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure will you for sure will need a new one then!
2006-11-23 15:50:21 · answer #8 · answered by Old Guy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋