@@pilgrimsgarage I hear you, especially a cat, that's why I went to a reputable muffler guy. Will do, just rebuilt my 4l60e, I'm riding it to death, I love simple old mini trucks.
I'm gettting the dreaded cat code on my reader....did two rounds of cat cleaner, light stays out during each round, then comes back on. My muffler guy can't find any leaks in the system. What should I try next? The hammer is highly entertaining but I'll pass.
So I’ve heard there is a way to bypass the rear O2 sensor. I can’t remember if it’s a setting on the computer or literally a bypass O2 dummy sensor. If you live in an area that does emission checks, you may be at the mercy of either a new cat or a good used one. To be honest, if I could have found a replacement, I would have replaced it but they don’t make an exact replacement. Maybe check with a salvage yard near you and see what they have to offer.
Not tryna be funny, but what were you trying to fix about it? Was it clogged? Because thats what i believe that im dealing with after getting the p0420 code 😟
That’s exactly what was happening… other than the rattling. PO420 is the rear O2 sensor, post catalytic converter. That’s what I had going on so I thought I’d just have some fun and break it up which as you saw, didn’t work well. I ended up cutting it off a few weeks later because it plugged pretty badly. I just put a straight pipe on it and dealt with the check engine light. There are a few people who’ve commented on this and have said they had good luck with aftermarket converters. The Blazer wasn’t worth it to me.
Not really. In all actuality, 3 weeks after I filmed this the damn thing plugged up on me due to all the wafers being busted up. I just parked it. It’s kinda a piece of crap.
I wish we were friends in real life🤣 I've had a rough day, watched your video bc I have a bad cat now on my truck, unrelated to the bad day, and your laugh broke me😄 I laughed when you did. Did cheer me up a bit. Thx
You’re welcome. I’m glad it changed your mood. If your catalytic converter is bad sometimes you can pick one up at a junkyard relatively cheap. If you live somewhere that doesn’t have a smog check yearly then just cut it off and use a straight pipe to fill the void. It will normally send a check engine light from the O2 sensor but there is a way to bypass that sometimes…it depends on the vehicle.
Yeah, I thought about that but I figured I’d just crush it a bit to stop the rattling. Well…it kinda worked. Honestly, 1 month after I did this I ended up pulling it out. I think I crushed it to much.
Man i have a clean customized yukon denali and mine is doing this but its worse than yours😂😂😂😂 definitely embarrassing. I debate on going through drive thru restaurants now😂😂😂 everyone thinks its a rod knock😂😂😂
Replacing mine on my sonoma for $350 friday, afraid if i do this the catalyst clogs my rust free texas exhaust.
Damn if you can replace it for $350 that is a good price. I would recommend against using a 28oz framing hammer 😉
@@pilgrimsgarage what I thought, universal cat at a muffler shop. Those blazer ones are direct fit around $200 on Amazon though
I don’t trust the ones on Amazon. Hopefully the universal one works. Keep me informed, I’d like to know what happens if you have the time. Thanks.
@@pilgrimsgarage I hear you, especially a cat, that's why I went to a reputable muffler guy. Will do, just rebuilt my 4l60e, I'm riding it to death, I love simple old mini trucks.
@@pilgrimsgarageThe universal worked fine. The check engine light went off and stayed off after lots of driving this wkend. At $319 it's worth it.
Good ol “hammer tune” never fails 😂
That thing was shooting pure cancer out of the back when he was reving it
2:09 poor catalytic converter looks like its getting the devil beat out of it.
It was😉
2:51 didn't you see?
😂the laugh!!
Best video yet!! My kind of mechanic. 28 oz. Estwing
I'm gettting the dreaded cat code on my reader....did two rounds of cat cleaner, light stays out during each round, then comes back on. My muffler guy can't find any leaks in the system. What should I try next? The hammer is highly entertaining but I'll pass.
So I’ve heard there is a way to bypass the rear O2 sensor. I can’t remember if it’s a setting on the computer or literally a bypass O2 dummy sensor. If you live in an area that does emission checks, you may be at the mercy of either a new cat or a good used one.
To be honest, if I could have found a replacement, I would have replaced it but they don’t make an exact replacement.
Maybe check with a salvage yard near you and see what they have to offer.
They sell an o2 spacer. That fixed it for me
@justpaulok mine ended up being so busted up I had to remove it. Where did you get the spacer?
Wonder if the will work for my Chevy equinox
What are heat shields
Inhaled magnesium dust should show up in your chest x-ray at some point.
My 10 Silverado has a 4.3 and it’s doing fine with 200k+ miles lol
But wouldnt the parts get stuck in the muffler? I lost power now a little bit now
I didn’t have any material in the muffler but I eventually plugged the converter to the point u had to remove it.
Not tryna be funny, but what were you trying to fix about it? Was it clogged? Because thats what i believe that im dealing with after getting the p0420 code 😟
That’s exactly what was happening… other than the rattling. PO420 is the rear O2 sensor, post catalytic converter. That’s what I had going on so I thought I’d just have some fun and break it up which as you saw, didn’t work well. I ended up cutting it off a few weeks later because it plugged pretty badly. I just put a straight pipe on it and dealt with the check engine light. There are a few people who’ve commented on this and have said they had good luck with aftermarket converters. The Blazer wasn’t worth it to me.
Did the same thing to my 2002 tahoe and failed emissions.. had to replace the whole converter.
Glad I saw this I was about to hollow my cat and try to smog lol
rather pay those $300 and do a 6.0 swap with a tune lol straight pipe
Well yeah that's what it's actually for. I live in a no inspection state and just wanna know will this fix the clog
Exactly
Did it get louder as in exhaust tone?
Not really. In all actuality, 3 weeks after I filmed this the damn thing plugged up on me due to all the wafers being busted up. I just parked it. It’s kinda a piece of crap.
@@pilgrimsgarageshould take it off and empty it in the trash can
I recommend cutting open the catalytic converter and gutting it. Then weld back together. Works better than this method.
Yeah but…my welding skills suck.
Just need an italian tune up after all that.
🙃👍 😉👍 ✌😉
Hope this works for my 2002 suburban my cats are rattling
It might. I ended up removing mine after a while
Best thing to have found on my explore page
I can’t believe it worked. Thank you!!
I wish we were friends in real life🤣 I've had a rough day, watched your video bc I have a bad cat now on my truck, unrelated to the bad day, and your laugh broke me😄 I laughed when you did. Did cheer me up a bit. Thx
You’re welcome. I’m glad it changed your mood.
If your catalytic converter is bad sometimes you can pick one up at a junkyard relatively cheap. If you live somewhere that doesn’t have a smog check yearly then just cut it off and use a straight pipe to fill the void. It will normally send a check engine light from the O2 sensor but there is a way to bypass that sometimes…it depends on the vehicle.
Anyone ever hear of drilling a whole in the converter
Yeah, I thought about that but I figured I’d just crush it a bit to stop the rattling. Well…it kinda worked. Honestly, 1 month after I did this I ended up pulling it out. I think I crushed it to much.
You mean a hole?
Will drilling a hole work on my 99 dodge 1500 if so where and how many holes thnx in advance
😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤ ima do this with my 90 Volvo
What doesn't a hammer fix!
A broken marriage 😉
Jeremy clarkson would be proud lol
Right! I should have added “speed and power”
I have a hammer lol maybe I can fix my vehicle too!!!
Awesome 😂
Man i have a clean customized yukon denali and mine is doing this but its worse than yours😂😂😂😂 definitely embarrassing. I debate on going through drive thru restaurants now😂😂😂 everyone thinks its a rod knock😂😂😂
I know your pain my brother!
did i see mr kitty on the tv?
You did. After dark is a bad ass jam!
Can you unclogged a cat ? With something else 🤔
I don’t think so. I ended up pulling this one and it was all busted up so I just straight piped it. I’m not sure if you can clean one like this.
Just don't park in the grass...ever!
That is a fact!
aint no motherfuckin way lmaooooooo
Classic😂
Woodpecker mechanic...just got cancer.
That’s funny right there.
@pilgrimsgarage thanks
Dude you should’ve had on a mask 😷
Eh, if Covid didn’t get me, the catalytic converter is nothing but fragrance 😉
Love your comment. Definitely neither will get you, bro.
damn!lol😅
If 10,000 people did this I wonder how it actually affects our planet.
Trust me, a hell of a lot more than 10,000 people have done this.
😂
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Dammit mannnnn.....