1990 Buick Lesabre catalytic converter

1990 BUICK LESABRE
25,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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I need to find and replace the catalytic converter? where is it & how do you get it off?
Aug 14, 2008 at 2:02 AM
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ROB2008
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The catalytic converter is mounted in the engine exhaust stream ahead of the muffler. A replacement converter is often bolted on with new gaskets. Some of them require welding for installation. This is what it looks like .


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Aug 14, 2008 at 3:13 AM
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