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10-31-2019, 3:56pm | #1 | ||||||
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'99 3500 van Vortec
Engine runs ruff, and then has no power, and sets codes saying lean on both banks, parts store guy sold me a can of Cat converter cleaner, because they get clogged, I never heard of any cleaner to use in the fuel/toss in the tank, so anyone hear of this??
AND I reset the codes, engine fine for a few minits, the codes reset..... anyone any clues??? |
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10-31-2019, 4:24pm | #2 | ||||||
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Convertors can get clogged. Never heard of anything to clean them, just replacing them. Could it be injector problems?
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Start with the basics - new plugs, gapped properly, and new coil packs, if so equipped. Replace them all at the same time.
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Before you spend a cent on parts... if the converter is clogged there will be almost zero gasses at the tailpipe. Put a hand near the exit and have the Mrs rev the engine. If no blow... replace the cat.
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10-31-2019, 11:39pm | #6 | ||||||
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I was thinking bad spider but that would be rich not lean
https://troubleshootmyvehicle.com/gm...uel-injector-1 |
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11-01-2019, 12:22am | #7 | ||||||
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If its a clogged converter you should be able to tell by the temp of the exhaust before and after the cat.
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