engine cooling and exhaust

1998 SKODA FELICIA
85,000 MILES
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SIMAGI
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Recently I had to change last part of exhaust pipe and car started to overheat more quickly and you can see smoke coming out from tail pipe. Can this be because job was not done professionally.
Thanks beforehand
Simon
Jun 22, 2012 at 6:28 PM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH
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The catalytic converter could have been damaged and collapsed in on itself. Not very likely though. I am giving you a diagnostic for your situation. just use the link below;

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-black-smoke
Jun 22, 2012 at 7:42 PM
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