1984 Chevy S-10 catalytic converter

92,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BICKBUCK89
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when I get under my truck and im looking at the catalytic converter there is a round hole in it whith a round cap in it. I dont know what it is called but mine does not stay flat to cover the hole it goes up in the catalytic converter and when i put it how it should be and I start my truck it just gets stuck in the hole and there is air comeing out of it and it makes my truck sound loud what can I do about this?
Feb 11, 2009 at 11:01 AM
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MIKE H R
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What it sounds like is a aftermarket converter, many converters are designs to cover a variety of vehicles. Some used a vacuum line to the converter to recirculated the exhaust. If there is nothing connected to the hole then you can cover the hole or plug it up with a piece of metal.
Feb 17, 2009 at 12:30 AM
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