1996 850 Blown Catalytic Converter

Post by **jose456891** » 15 Mar 2014, 17:34

My fuel filter got clogged three days ago, I managed to jumped the fuel pump relay to force gas into the engine to get home. Then I replaced the filter, but the engine still ran badly. After a shot runs to the bone yard and parts store I swear that heard a large "boom". I got home and the tailpipe had melted pieces of the catalytic converter coming out. Now the car is running a bit better with a blown cat, it even has a sweeter low rumbling exhaust sound.

Lesson learnt: Always beat the moisture in the tank by keeping at least 1/2 full. And don't jump the fuel relay too long.

Next step: Gut the cat, and add spacer to rear O2 sensor. (Sorry tree huggers, I just can't afford a new cat right now).

Bluevanacd2005 · Post by **Bluevanacd2005** » 15 Mar 2014, 17:45

Wow. Do you think an actual explosion took place in the cat? Maybe it was really plugged up and got too hot.

Post by **jose456891** » 15 Mar 2014, 18:08

Not an explosion explosion, but it was loud enough for me to pull over. The pieces I recovered look like a melted grey honeycomb.