are there protective heat shilds that fit around the cat.converter.i notice a slight seperation on what seems to be a shield like layer around it.is that the actual converter with the seperation or the shield around it.its the original cat on a 95 legacy
2007-11-18 12:58:38 · 8 answers · asked by baffled 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
normally there is a heat shield around them most of the time they are built on to the cat its self. but if its falling apart then just buy a new cat. a universal cat could go for anywhere from 69.99 - 130.99 OE could go any where's from 150. to 800. or more.
cat's can reach up to 800 degree's Fahrenheit or more.
2007-11-18 13:03:15 · answer #1 · answered by Jim H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The heat shield is supposed to be about a half in. away from the cat. The cat runs at 1500 deg. and without the shield, the interior of the car will get really hot. If it rusts apart, it's good to replace it.
2007-11-18 21:33:44 · answer #2 · answered by Bob H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes there is a heat shield around them it is not much trouble unless it stats ratteling or making noises most of the time it will be when your rpms are low or real high the bestr bet is to have some one tack weld it back together or just rip it off
2007-11-18 21:23:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. most cars have a shield that is usually welded into place and it is molded to the same shape of the converter. most of the time, age will cause the welds to becomre brittle and start breaking. as long as you dont feel exhaust air coming out, it isnt the converter itself
2007-11-18 21:03:34 · answer #4 · answered by john m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's probably just the shield on it that your seeing ,most of those will rot off before the converter goes bad on a car.good luck.
2007-11-18 21:04:22 · answer #5 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea, all cars come with heat shields on the exhaust system!
2007-11-18 21:07:49 · answer #6 · answered by book writer 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
what are you doing fooling around under there in the first place if you dont know what your looking at? Yes it's a heat shield!!!
2007-11-18 21:05:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
nope most just rip it off
2007-11-18 21:01:57 · answer #8 · answered by jpattonfamily 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋