overheating...catalytic converter related?
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overheating...catalytic converter related?
Hello all! My 96 4.0 is running too hot and Ive flushed the coolant out, flushed the heater matrix and replaced the t-stat; so I was wondering before I replace the pump and fan clutch (which seem to be ok) could the catalytic converter cause the engine to run hot if its partially blocked? I know that Im going to need one soon; its looking rather ropey and rattles!
Any advice/ideas much apreciated!
Any advice/ideas much apreciated!
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No it is not likely that a broken catalytic converter is causing your engine to get hot. More than likely, the problem lies elsewhere. It is a good idea to do the water pump and fan clutch. I'd also do the radiator at the same time since you will already have the coolant drained.
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No it is not likely that a broken catalytic converter is causing your engine to get hot. More than likely, the problem lies elsewhere. It is a good idea to do the water pump and fan clutch. I'd also do the radiator at the same time since you will already have the coolant drained.
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same problem
well i am having the same problem, and can not figure it out. with mine it isn't the cat converter or the rad which i just recently replaced. and the water pump is fairly new. so could it be some sensor?
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I wish people would clarify if the coolant actually boils over or if they are basing their "overheating" solely off the gauge. You need to verify with an infrared temperature gun that your gauge is reading correctly. If it is reading incorrectly, then yes, the fix could be as simple as a sensor.
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If you say your converter rattles, I would go ahead and replace it. They'll start rattling sometimes when starting to get plugged.
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