Hi,
Usually, you will hear it. Oftentimes when it is near the exhaust manifold or at the manifold, it can sound like a ticking.
When you have the engine running, do you notice anything like that? Also, if you can get your hands on an infrared thermometer, it is easy to check if the temps are off at the converter itself.
To check when the engine is at operating temperature, test the inlet and outlet temperatures of the catalytic converter. The outlet should be a good bit hotter due to the chemical reaction taking place in the converter. The outlet should be between 30°F and 100°F hotter.
Let me know if that is something you cand do.
Take care,
Joe
Monday, September 16th, 2024 AT 7:55 PM