Catalytic Converter help
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03 Mercedes E500, 74 Vette, 93 Mirage River Racer 111mph. in 12 seconds, 94 Lincoln Mark VIII + NOS
Catalytic Converter help
Had all 4 cylinders misfire on the driver's side of my 2003 E500, was told that my converter may be clogging up (I have been hearing a rattle for sometime in the exhaust).
Questions:
Are there aftermarket parts available
Would you replace the converters only or do complete new from front to back?
Any advise & your thoughts or links to parts would be GREATLY appreciated!
Questions:
Are there aftermarket parts available
Would you replace the converters only or do complete new from front to back?
Any advise & your thoughts or links to parts would be GREATLY appreciated!
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Had all 4 cylinders misfire on the driver's side of my 2003 E500, was told that my converter may be clogging up (I have been hearing a rattle for sometime in the exhaust).
Questions:
Are there aftermarket parts available
Would you replace the converters only or do complete new from front to back?
Any advise & your thoughts or links to parts would be GREATLY appreciated!
Questions:
Are there aftermarket parts available
Would you replace the converters only or do complete new from front to back?
Any advise & your thoughts or links to parts would be GREATLY appreciated!
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Just replace the converter. But you also have to figure out why your converter is clogging if this in fact is why you have the bank 2 misfire. is this for your 03? replacing can get expensive depending on where you live. If you live in CA, you will be limited t where you can get a converter which is why I say it can get expensive.
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Thanks for the input...
AGM18; I will check local parts houses to see what they offer
angelglo; Yes this is on my 03 E500, I live in small town Kentucky where there are no vehicle emission tests. Vehicle has had a rattle for a month or so now in the location of the CATS. Shop that has always worked on car (replaced my suspension with Arnott spring/shocks, oil changes etc.) ran the codes and said all 4 cylinders on driver's side misfired. I've been considering adding a diverter to bypass the mufflers when I drive it & keep it quiet when the wife has it. Just thinking now might be the time to jump on this!!!
Thanks again for all the info!
AGM18; I will check local parts houses to see what they offer
angelglo; Yes this is on my 03 E500, I live in small town Kentucky where there are no vehicle emission tests. Vehicle has had a rattle for a month or so now in the location of the CATS. Shop that has always worked on car (replaced my suspension with Arnott spring/shocks, oil changes etc.) ran the codes and said all 4 cylinders on driver's side misfired. I've been considering adding a diverter to bypass the mufflers when I drive it & keep it quiet when the wife has it. Just thinking now might be the time to jump on this!!!
Thanks again for all the info!
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03 Mercedes E500, 74 Vette, 93 Mirage River Racer 111mph. in 12 seconds, 94 Lincoln Mark VIII + NOS
Follow up!!!! The back 2 CATS have been taken care of & car is back on the streets!!!
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