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Old Apr 9, 2002 | 03:57 PM
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I posted preves. about the problems,runs good till I push the gas !she hits about 3500-4000 rpms and dies will not restart till she is completely cooled down...my question is this what will a bad cat do? what kinda problems have you guys experienced ?I do have a rattle in the drivers side cat for sure could this be it??
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Old Apr 9, 2002 | 05:51 PM
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You can have a pressure check run but since it's rattling, just change it out.
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Old Apr 9, 2002 | 06:21 PM
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what kind of things will the car be doing if the cat. is bad ??do you think it will cause my problems???help me man help me !!Thanx
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A partially clogged cat can cause loss of power, fuel efficiency and cause excessive heat that carn burn the carpet or padding.
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Old Apr 9, 2002 | 06:23 PM
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A completely melted cat can do that.
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