Re: 1995 Millenia Catalylitic Converter

I agree ... if the converters start to fail the check engine light will come
on and a converter inefficiency code will be stored ... An earlier sign of
failure may show up on an emissions test as mentioned. It does sound like
the garage is either over selling you or being overcautious ....


"SJF" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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"Stephen Levine" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> I was told by the shop (in the course of replacing a leaking water pump
and
> head gaskets that were destroyed because the engine overheated - but not
> head milling yet, haven't talked to them today) that they *both* were
> starting to self-destruct. The would last a little longer, but I might no
> pass emissions the next time. Might not be common on other peoples" cars -
> not mine. Any advice other than the cliff?

I would be very leery about accepting such advice from someone selling
big-ticket repair items.  Clearly, you should not replace them before they
have failed a pollution test (made at some other service facility).

SJF



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SJF