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Catalytic converter when I get under my truck and im looking at the catalytic converter there is a round hole in it whith a round cap in it. I dont know what it is called but mine does not stay flat to cover the hole it goes up in the catalytic converter and when i put it how it should be and I start my truck it just gets stuck in the hole and there is air comeing out of it and it makes my truck sound loud what can I do about this?

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    brad Feb 12, 2009

    what if i dont replace it?

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    brad Feb 12, 2009

    and how hard is it to replace it?

  • brad
    brad Feb 12, 2009

    Is there any welding?

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You are going to have to replace the converter, that thing is the bead bed drain plug, it is most likely rotted out from rust.

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