1997 V70 loss of power; no acceleration possible.

[giovannibianco]

Hello All,

Update to my previous update... plugged the upstream O2 sensor hole with a
bung and re-tested. Now she barely had any power to get outta the driveway and
up the road (moderate slope). So there has to be an issue with the exhaust.

We have a car club at CERN, where I work, about 20 km away. There I have access
to full 4-post lifts etc. Need to drive her there next week. Either:

* I drive with front O2 sensor hole open and limp mode(?)

* or drill a few holes in the front of the cat and re-install the O2 sensor? Avoid limp mode?

* Other?

Cheers, John.

[RickHaleParker]

We have a car club at CERN, where I work, about 20 km away. There I have access
to full 4-post lifts etc. Need to drive her there next week. Either:

* I drive with front O2 sensor hole open and limp mode(?)

Leave the O2 sensor out. Look for a slow route to the destination. Then drive it there like a little old lady from Pasadena.

[abscate]

A lot of cats have plugged since you guys started spewing out those Higgs Bosons.

[RickHaleParker]

A lot of cats have plugged since you guys started spewing out those Higgs Bosons.

Higgs boson particles would not clog up a cat but Dark matter would. If you need proof, cut open a clogged cat and see what you find.

[misha]

I have never seen clogged cat on these cars.
Cats with ceramic honeycomb on other brand of cars...sure...but these cars have metal honeycombs.

[abscate]

The first Higgs boson made at CERN got loose and ended up,stuck in a church. The priest told the Boson he had to leave , but s/he laughed and told the Priest....

You can’t have Mass without me.

Tip your waitress.