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1989 Toyota Corolla Catalytic Converter

Tiny
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  • 1989 TOYOTA COROLLA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 12,100 MILES
Keeps blowing hose from catalytic converter to carbeurator and car is slow to accelerate. Thank you for any help you can provide.
Sunday, February 14th, 2010 AT 12:29 AM

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Tiny
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Remove front convertor bolts ( I believe this model's convertor is bolted on).

Look inside convertor, if you see cracked, melted material, then convertor needs to be changed.
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Sunday, February 14th, 2010 AT 8:18 AM
Tiny
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Thank you for your help, I will try looking at the inside of the converter.
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Sunday, February 14th, 2010 AT 4:54 PM
Tiny
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Your welcome, if you need a new one, I would get a universal one, since this car has no rear O2 sensor.
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Monday, February 15th, 2010 AT 7:45 AM

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