catalytic converter
02-07-2006, 10:53 AM
#11
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Re: catalytic converter
TNX very much for the below. At first I thought it might be a heat shield,
as suggested by other posters. But, I really couldn't isolate any loose
connection to the heat shield. So I do believe I have the misfortune of
having one of these defective converters. I'll make a call to a local Jeep
dealership. Something I rarely do as I do my own wrenching.
- Jon
On Mon, 6 Feb 2006, Coasty wrote:
> You may want to check this out.
> http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress...a!OpenDocument
>
> My son left his 97 at our house because he now lives on the west coast. Be
> fore he left he told me that he had a bad rattle. It was not the heat
> shield but the cat had self destructed inside. His 97 was not on the recall
> list for the cat but it was on the recall list for an OBC replacement. I
> replaced his exhaust and the cat had totally melted down.
>
> Coasty
as suggested by other posters. But, I really couldn't isolate any loose
connection to the heat shield. So I do believe I have the misfortune of
having one of these defective converters. I'll make a call to a local Jeep
dealership. Something I rarely do as I do my own wrenching.
- Jon
On Mon, 6 Feb 2006, Coasty wrote:
> You may want to check this out.
> http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress...a!OpenDocument
>
> My son left his 97 at our house because he now lives on the west coast. Be
> fore he left he told me that he had a bad rattle. It was not the heat
> shield but the cat had self destructed inside. His 97 was not on the recall
> list for the cat but it was on the recall list for an OBC replacement. I
> replaced his exhaust and the cat had totally melted down.
>
> Coasty
02-07-2006, 10:53 AM
#12
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Re: catalytic converter
TNX very much for the below. At first I thought it might be a heat shield,
as suggested by other posters. But, I really couldn't isolate any loose
connection to the heat shield. So I do believe I have the misfortune of
having one of these defective converters. I'll make a call to a local Jeep
dealership. Something I rarely do as I do my own wrenching.
- Jon
On Mon, 6 Feb 2006, Coasty wrote:
> You may want to check this out.
> http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress...a!OpenDocument
>
> My son left his 97 at our house because he now lives on the west coast. Be
> fore he left he told me that he had a bad rattle. It was not the heat
> shield but the cat had self destructed inside. His 97 was not on the recall
> list for the cat but it was on the recall list for an OBC replacement. I
> replaced his exhaust and the cat had totally melted down.
>
> Coasty
as suggested by other posters. But, I really couldn't isolate any loose
connection to the heat shield. So I do believe I have the misfortune of
having one of these defective converters. I'll make a call to a local Jeep
dealership. Something I rarely do as I do my own wrenching.
- Jon
On Mon, 6 Feb 2006, Coasty wrote:
> You may want to check this out.
> http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress...a!OpenDocument
>
> My son left his 97 at our house because he now lives on the west coast. Be
> fore he left he told me that he had a bad rattle. It was not the heat
> shield but the cat had self destructed inside. His 97 was not on the recall
> list for the cat but it was on the recall list for an OBC replacement. I
> replaced his exhaust and the cat had totally melted down.
>
> Coasty
02-07-2006, 10:53 AM
#13
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Re: catalytic converter
TNX very much for the below. At first I thought it might be a heat shield,
as suggested by other posters. But, I really couldn't isolate any loose
connection to the heat shield. So I do believe I have the misfortune of
having one of these defective converters. I'll make a call to a local Jeep
dealership. Something I rarely do as I do my own wrenching.
- Jon
On Mon, 6 Feb 2006, Coasty wrote:
> You may want to check this out.
> http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress...a!OpenDocument
>
> My son left his 97 at our house because he now lives on the west coast. Be
> fore he left he told me that he had a bad rattle. It was not the heat
> shield but the cat had self destructed inside. His 97 was not on the recall
> list for the cat but it was on the recall list for an OBC replacement. I
> replaced his exhaust and the cat had totally melted down.
>
> Coasty
as suggested by other posters. But, I really couldn't isolate any loose
connection to the heat shield. So I do believe I have the misfortune of
having one of these defective converters. I'll make a call to a local Jeep
dealership. Something I rarely do as I do my own wrenching.
- Jon
On Mon, 6 Feb 2006, Coasty wrote:
> You may want to check this out.
> http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress...a!OpenDocument
>
> My son left his 97 at our house because he now lives on the west coast. Be
> fore he left he told me that he had a bad rattle. It was not the heat
> shield but the cat had self destructed inside. His 97 was not on the recall
> list for the cat but it was on the recall list for an OBC replacement. I
> replaced his exhaust and the cat had totally melted down.
>
> Coasty
02-08-2006, 01:59 PM
#14
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Re: catalytic converter
Best way to find a cat converter is to search for it on Google and eBay. I
would suggest searching for "Cherokee Catalytic Converter" and doing another
search with the part number.
Your cheapest bet would be to go with an aftermarket unit. I know they make
one for a 1997 V-8 Cherokee. I'm not sure if an aftermarket one is
available for the 6.
Good luck,
NT
"Jon Blake" <jonb@u.washington.edu> wrote in message
news:Pine.LNX.4.64.0602060745500.16302@homer21.u.w ashington.edu...
> Seeking the newsgroup wisdom on the following:
>
> 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport (XJ, 4 liter, straight 6, manual tranny)
> 112K miles
>
> A baffle inside the catalytic converter has come loose making for quite a
> rattle when shutting off the engine.
>
> I'd like recommendations for an after market, freer flowing catalytic
> converter, cheaper would be nice too.
>
> TIA - Jon
would suggest searching for "Cherokee Catalytic Converter" and doing another
search with the part number.
Your cheapest bet would be to go with an aftermarket unit. I know they make
one for a 1997 V-8 Cherokee. I'm not sure if an aftermarket one is
available for the 6.
Good luck,
NT
"Jon Blake" <jonb@u.washington.edu> wrote in message
news:Pine.LNX.4.64.0602060745500.16302@homer21.u.w ashington.edu...
> Seeking the newsgroup wisdom on the following:
>
> 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport (XJ, 4 liter, straight 6, manual tranny)
> 112K miles
>
> A baffle inside the catalytic converter has come loose making for quite a
> rattle when shutting off the engine.
>
> I'd like recommendations for an after market, freer flowing catalytic
> converter, cheaper would be nice too.
>
> TIA - Jon
02-08-2006, 01:59 PM
#15
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Re: catalytic converter
Best way to find a cat converter is to search for it on Google and eBay. I
would suggest searching for "Cherokee Catalytic Converter" and doing another
search with the part number.
Your cheapest bet would be to go with an aftermarket unit. I know they make
one for a 1997 V-8 Cherokee. I'm not sure if an aftermarket one is
available for the 6.
Good luck,
NT
"Jon Blake" <jonb@u.washington.edu> wrote in message
news:Pine.LNX.4.64.0602060745500.16302@homer21.u.w ashington.edu...
> Seeking the newsgroup wisdom on the following:
>
> 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport (XJ, 4 liter, straight 6, manual tranny)
> 112K miles
>
> A baffle inside the catalytic converter has come loose making for quite a
> rattle when shutting off the engine.
>
> I'd like recommendations for an after market, freer flowing catalytic
> converter, cheaper would be nice too.
>
> TIA - Jon
would suggest searching for "Cherokee Catalytic Converter" and doing another
search with the part number.
Your cheapest bet would be to go with an aftermarket unit. I know they make
one for a 1997 V-8 Cherokee. I'm not sure if an aftermarket one is
available for the 6.
Good luck,
NT
"Jon Blake" <jonb@u.washington.edu> wrote in message
news:Pine.LNX.4.64.0602060745500.16302@homer21.u.w ashington.edu...
> Seeking the newsgroup wisdom on the following:
>
> 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport (XJ, 4 liter, straight 6, manual tranny)
> 112K miles
>
> A baffle inside the catalytic converter has come loose making for quite a
> rattle when shutting off the engine.
>
> I'd like recommendations for an after market, freer flowing catalytic
> converter, cheaper would be nice too.
>
> TIA - Jon
02-08-2006, 01:59 PM
#16
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Re: catalytic converter
Best way to find a cat converter is to search for it on Google and eBay. I
would suggest searching for "Cherokee Catalytic Converter" and doing another
search with the part number.
Your cheapest bet would be to go with an aftermarket unit. I know they make
one for a 1997 V-8 Cherokee. I'm not sure if an aftermarket one is
available for the 6.
Good luck,
NT
"Jon Blake" <jonb@u.washington.edu> wrote in message
news:Pine.LNX.4.64.0602060745500.16302@homer21.u.w ashington.edu...
> Seeking the newsgroup wisdom on the following:
>
> 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport (XJ, 4 liter, straight 6, manual tranny)
> 112K miles
>
> A baffle inside the catalytic converter has come loose making for quite a
> rattle when shutting off the engine.
>
> I'd like recommendations for an after market, freer flowing catalytic
> converter, cheaper would be nice too.
>
> TIA - Jon
would suggest searching for "Cherokee Catalytic Converter" and doing another
search with the part number.
Your cheapest bet would be to go with an aftermarket unit. I know they make
one for a 1997 V-8 Cherokee. I'm not sure if an aftermarket one is
available for the 6.
Good luck,
NT
"Jon Blake" <jonb@u.washington.edu> wrote in message
news:Pine.LNX.4.64.0602060745500.16302@homer21.u.w ashington.edu...
> Seeking the newsgroup wisdom on the following:
>
> 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport (XJ, 4 liter, straight 6, manual tranny)
> 112K miles
>
> A baffle inside the catalytic converter has come loose making for quite a
> rattle when shutting off the engine.
>
> I'd like recommendations for an after market, freer flowing catalytic
> converter, cheaper would be nice too.
>
> TIA - Jon
02-08-2006, 02:37 PM
#17
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Re: catalytic converter
i can't even come close to guessing how many rattling cat. i have replaced in the last 10 years
but a 1000 is not far off
Coasty wrote:
> You may want to check this out.
> http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress...a!OpenDocument
>
> My son left his 97 at our house because he now lives on the west coast. Be
> fore he left he told me that he had a bad rattle. It was not the heat
> shield but the cat had self destructed inside. His 97 was not on the recall
> list for the cat but it was on the recall list for an OBC replacement. I
> replaced his exhaust and the cat had totally melted down.
>
> Coasty
>
> "Jon Blake" <jonb@u.washington.edu> wrote in message
> news:Pine.LNX.4.64.0602060745500.16302@homer21.u.w ashington.edu...
> > Seeking the newsgroup wisdom on the following:
> >
> > 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport (XJ, 4 liter, straight 6, manual tranny)
> > 112K miles
> >
> > A baffle inside the catalytic converter has come loose making for quite a
> > rattle when shutting off the engine.
> >
> > I'd like recommendations for an after market, freer flowing catalytic
> > converter, cheaper would be nice too.
> >
> > TIA - Jon
but a 1000 is not far off
Coasty wrote:
> You may want to check this out.
> http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress...a!OpenDocument
>
> My son left his 97 at our house because he now lives on the west coast. Be
> fore he left he told me that he had a bad rattle. It was not the heat
> shield but the cat had self destructed inside. His 97 was not on the recall
> list for the cat but it was on the recall list for an OBC replacement. I
> replaced his exhaust and the cat had totally melted down.
>
> Coasty
>
> "Jon Blake" <jonb@u.washington.edu> wrote in message
> news:Pine.LNX.4.64.0602060745500.16302@homer21.u.w ashington.edu...
> > Seeking the newsgroup wisdom on the following:
> >
> > 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport (XJ, 4 liter, straight 6, manual tranny)
> > 112K miles
> >
> > A baffle inside the catalytic converter has come loose making for quite a
> > rattle when shutting off the engine.
> >
> > I'd like recommendations for an after market, freer flowing catalytic
> > converter, cheaper would be nice too.
> >
> > TIA - Jon
02-08-2006, 02:37 PM
#18
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Re: catalytic converter
i can't even come close to guessing how many rattling cat. i have replaced in the last 10 years
but a 1000 is not far off
Coasty wrote:
> You may want to check this out.
> http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress...a!OpenDocument
>
> My son left his 97 at our house because he now lives on the west coast. Be
> fore he left he told me that he had a bad rattle. It was not the heat
> shield but the cat had self destructed inside. His 97 was not on the recall
> list for the cat but it was on the recall list for an OBC replacement. I
> replaced his exhaust and the cat had totally melted down.
>
> Coasty
>
> "Jon Blake" <jonb@u.washington.edu> wrote in message
> news:Pine.LNX.4.64.0602060745500.16302@homer21.u.w ashington.edu...
> > Seeking the newsgroup wisdom on the following:
> >
> > 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport (XJ, 4 liter, straight 6, manual tranny)
> > 112K miles
> >
> > A baffle inside the catalytic converter has come loose making for quite a
> > rattle when shutting off the engine.
> >
> > I'd like recommendations for an after market, freer flowing catalytic
> > converter, cheaper would be nice too.
> >
> > TIA - Jon
but a 1000 is not far off
Coasty wrote:
> You may want to check this out.
> http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress...a!OpenDocument
>
> My son left his 97 at our house because he now lives on the west coast. Be
> fore he left he told me that he had a bad rattle. It was not the heat
> shield but the cat had self destructed inside. His 97 was not on the recall
> list for the cat but it was on the recall list for an OBC replacement. I
> replaced his exhaust and the cat had totally melted down.
>
> Coasty
>
> "Jon Blake" <jonb@u.washington.edu> wrote in message
> news:Pine.LNX.4.64.0602060745500.16302@homer21.u.w ashington.edu...
> > Seeking the newsgroup wisdom on the following:
> >
> > 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport (XJ, 4 liter, straight 6, manual tranny)
> > 112K miles
> >
> > A baffle inside the catalytic converter has come loose making for quite a
> > rattle when shutting off the engine.
> >
> > I'd like recommendations for an after market, freer flowing catalytic
> > converter, cheaper would be nice too.
> >
> > TIA - Jon
02-08-2006, 02:37 PM
#19
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Re: catalytic converter
i can't even come close to guessing how many rattling cat. i have replaced in the last 10 years
but a 1000 is not far off
Coasty wrote:
> You may want to check this out.
> http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress...a!OpenDocument
>
> My son left his 97 at our house because he now lives on the west coast. Be
> fore he left he told me that he had a bad rattle. It was not the heat
> shield but the cat had self destructed inside. His 97 was not on the recall
> list for the cat but it was on the recall list for an OBC replacement. I
> replaced his exhaust and the cat had totally melted down.
>
> Coasty
>
> "Jon Blake" <jonb@u.washington.edu> wrote in message
> news:Pine.LNX.4.64.0602060745500.16302@homer21.u.w ashington.edu...
> > Seeking the newsgroup wisdom on the following:
> >
> > 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport (XJ, 4 liter, straight 6, manual tranny)
> > 112K miles
> >
> > A baffle inside the catalytic converter has come loose making for quite a
> > rattle when shutting off the engine.
> >
> > I'd like recommendations for an after market, freer flowing catalytic
> > converter, cheaper would be nice too.
> >
> > TIA - Jon
but a 1000 is not far off
Coasty wrote:
> You may want to check this out.
> http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress...a!OpenDocument
>
> My son left his 97 at our house because he now lives on the west coast. Be
> fore he left he told me that he had a bad rattle. It was not the heat
> shield but the cat had self destructed inside. His 97 was not on the recall
> list for the cat but it was on the recall list for an OBC replacement. I
> replaced his exhaust and the cat had totally melted down.
>
> Coasty
>
> "Jon Blake" <jonb@u.washington.edu> wrote in message
> news:Pine.LNX.4.64.0602060745500.16302@homer21.u.w ashington.edu...
> > Seeking the newsgroup wisdom on the following:
> >
> > 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport (XJ, 4 liter, straight 6, manual tranny)
> > 112K miles
> >
> > A baffle inside the catalytic converter has come loose making for quite a
> > rattle when shutting off the engine.
> >
> > I'd like recommendations for an after market, freer flowing catalytic
> > converter, cheaper would be nice too.
> >
> > TIA - Jon
02-09-2006, 12:02 PM
#20
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Re: catalytic converter
They're available all over the place, just do a google search. Also get a
direct fit and you'll have no problems. I got one for my 96 for under $100
and it made a big difference. Also when they melt it's a sign that it's
running too rich so replace the o2 sensors.
JoBo
"Jon Blake" <jonb@u.washington.edu> wrote in message
news:Pine.LNX.4.64.0602060745500.16302@homer21.u.w ashington.edu...
> Seeking the newsgroup wisdom on the following:
>
> 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport (XJ, 4 liter, straight 6, manual tranny)
> 112K miles
>
> A baffle inside the catalytic converter has come loose making for quite a
> rattle when shutting off the engine.
>
> I'd like recommendations for an after market, freer flowing catalytic
> converter, cheaper would be nice too.
>
> TIA - Jon
direct fit and you'll have no problems. I got one for my 96 for under $100
and it made a big difference. Also when they melt it's a sign that it's
running too rich so replace the o2 sensors.
JoBo
"Jon Blake" <jonb@u.washington.edu> wrote in message
news:Pine.LNX.4.64.0602060745500.16302@homer21.u.w ashington.edu...
> Seeking the newsgroup wisdom on the following:
>
> 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport (XJ, 4 liter, straight 6, manual tranny)
> 112K miles
>
> A baffle inside the catalytic converter has come loose making for quite a
> rattle when shutting off the engine.
>
> I'd like recommendations for an after market, freer flowing catalytic
> converter, cheaper would be nice too.
>
> TIA - Jon