Exhaust problem

Tiny
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  • 1999 VOLVO V70
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My catalytic converter broke off from the flange that connects it to the exhaust manifold how do I fix it? The car is extremely loud.
Sunday, March 13th, 2016 AT 6:58 PM

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Tiny
CJ MEDEVAC
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You would probably be best to go to a muffler shop to have it welded back together. I would also have the motor mounts checked, something usually causes this to happen.. like the engine moving around too much when you hit the gas

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/catalytic-converter-replacement
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Sunday, March 13th, 2016 AT 7:15 PM

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