Smoking Catalytic Converter
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Smoking Catalytic Converter
I have a 92 SC3 with 195K miles. Three days ago, I noticed a burning smell (like rubber or plastic. Something synthetic.) Two days ago it became worse and I was able to see where the burning smell (With actual smoke) was coming from. A gray smoke was coming from the catalytic converter.
Since then, it hasn't done that (to that severity) but I still smell a hint of it every once in a while.
Is this just a bad cat or is there a deeper problem here?
Since then, it hasn't done that (to that severity) but I still smell a hint of it every once in a while.
Is this just a bad cat or is there a deeper problem here?
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upon closer inspection, I noticed a couple drops of oil coming from the cat. I'm guesing it's coming from the exhaust manifold via some bad gaskets or something.
does that sound like a possibility?
does that sound like a possibility?
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Originally Posted by krow_01
upon closer inspection, I noticed a couple drops of oil coming from the cat. I'm guesing it's coming from the exhaust manifold via some bad gaskets or something.
does that sound like a possibility?
does that sound like a possibility?
Sometimes a bad gasket by the cat will sound like something is loose or squeaky when going over a bump and you mistake it for a suspension issue. Most of the time, it will sound like something is rattling in the cat.
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