Diagnosed as bad Catalytic Converter

So my 2000 OB recently started doing something disturbing. When accelerating you get occasional "pops" that feel like all the power isn't transferring to the road. Our mechanic said it was the catalytic converter, but I'm skeptical. I'm curious if anyone has seen this before.

Thanks for the info,

Markus

 

they can cause a loss of power, does the car smell like rotten eggs? that can be a give away too.

 

No rotten egg smell...

 

Pull a plug wire out of the head, I bet its soaked in oil, time for plugs/wires/valve cover gaskets.

 

I'll check that when I get home. Am I doing any damage if my wife drives it for a little while?

As I recall, valve gaskets on the OB are pretty easy...Few bolts. Anything I should be carefull of?

Thanks again,

Markus

 

suck man, want any help once you figure it out?

 

5 bolts per side, super easy job.

 

okay it's easy markus, but it's still an excuse to hang out

 

C'mon over!

 

Thanks for the help yesterday. I bought the parts on the way home from work, and everything works perfectly now!

 

good to hear

 

Was it the plugs?

 

Good to hear! So I was right?

 

i didn't make it over, and you'll probably not see him for a while
i'll try to remember to find out

 

Thank you! You were correct sir! I award you one point* for properly diagnosing a car via the interwebs.

*points are non-refundable, non-redeemable and have no value, let alone cash value. But that point made you feel good about yourself...didn't it.

 

LOL, glad I could help.

 

i stand corrected and without any points

 

Oh, and I took all the credit...my wife thinks I'm a genious...

Thank you!