89 200 Turbo SAGA goes on ... Clogged Catalytic Converter?

[fdekat]

Another 'classic' cause of lack of power is a clogged catalytic converter. If
it's insides have started to come apart, the converter becomes essentially a
plug in the exhaust system. Car will usually run OK (At idle,and low power)
but not be happy as soon as any serious power is expected (as no exhaust can
get through the clogged catalytic converter).

If the catalytic converter is  not welded onto the exhaust, it should be
realativly easy to remove it, and take a look at. 

It'll be quite self evident if it's broken inside...!

GOod luck!

-Frank de Kat-



>Poor hubby is so discouraged.
>Started up from cold better but
>still no power when I drove it.

>Can someone please recommend some parts
>to throw at it!!!   He is working 7 days a week
>and doesn't have much time to go through
>the hours that it takes him to diagnoses
>anymore.

>I would be money ahead throwing parts at it
>until I find what is wrong

>Thanks all !



>Cheers,  Fay