2001 Toyota Corolla multiple problems

MSKUMON

MEMBER
2001 TOYOTA COROLLA
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
148,000 MILES

1st engine light on code po420 I replaced the 02 sensor now the car hesitates and like in the mornings and after sitting at work all day when I try to take off it sits there for a few seconds then takes off? Also the mass air flow sensor gets gunky? When I step on the gas it kinda sounds like a vac leak? I was told the cad conv and the mass air flow sensor? I have alot of black smoke, burns oil, running real rich. Also I could smell gas under the hood before replacing the 02 sensor now that smell of gas is gone under the hood but I feel like I smell it on me when I get out of the car? What all is wrong with my car and what should I do to fix it? Thank you so very much

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MMPRINCE4000

MECHANIC
8,548 POSTS

Check the convertor by performing a backpressure test, or if bolted on, remove it and inspect the material inside.

If black/cracked/melted then convertor must be replaced.

But you must find cause of rich mixture, check all vacuum lines for cracks/missing connections.

Best thing to do is to hook PCM up to scanner and make sure all sensors are in range or you will be replacing convertor again.