hi guys, I have a problem here,the truck is really weak,i need to press on the gas pedal more then usual,engine is overheating and check engine light is on, then ...

GasStationLuvsMe · by **GasStationLuvsMe** [OP] » Jan 31 2012, 9:35pm

hi guys,

I have a problem here,the truck is really weak,i need to press on the gas pedal more then usual,engine is overheating and check engine light is on, then was flashing on and off

in summer 2011 i had a check engine go on ,took a read and it was a o2 sensor,but didnt bother to change it cause the owner said he had changed it

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ASTE25 · by **ASTE25** » Jan 31 2012, 11:19pm

It sounds like you may have a clogged catylatic converter. They usually do not go bad on themselves. I would check to see if you have an underlying problem before replacing it. You can test to see if that is the problem by removing it temporarily to see if it drives normal without it.

GasStationLuvsMe · by **GasStationLuvsMe** [OP] » Jan 31 2012, 11:43pm

my guess to, i'm bringing it to the stealership tomorow morning
there was also something vibrating underneath the cab, that might be the cat that broke??

GasStationLuvsMe · by **GasStationLuvsMe** [OP] » Jan 31 2012, 11:47pm

hummm do we have 2 converters on our trucks?

zackattack · by **zackattack** » Feb 01 2012, 12:07am

if its like my dads 04 reg cab silverado, it will have two catalytic converters under it. one coming from each side of the engine then meeting up into one pipe. hope this helps.

starspangled6.0 · by **starspangled6.0** » Feb 01 2012, 12:12am

Have you checked what the codes are?

GasStationLuvsMe · by **GasStationLuvsMe** [OP] » Feb 01 2012, 12:54am

i dont have anything to check it right now

ASTE25 · by **ASTE25** » Feb 01 2012, 1:21am

You probably have a misfire that got so bad it burned up the converters. Yes, converters will often rattle when they come apart. I hope it's under warranty, if not, it's gonna be a pricy repair.

GasStationLuvsMe · by **GasStationLuvsMe** [OP] » Feb 01 2012, 2:07am

yeah,it seems pricey, but because it has 2 of them... i wonder if i could cheaper just cut them out and buying universal cats and solder them on?

ASTE25 · by **ASTE25** » Feb 01 2012, 2:10am

You could go to a muffler shop and see what they would price it out for. I would reccomend you first make the repair to whatever was wrong that caused them to go bad, or, you will be right back where you are now.

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