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Subject:Re: '88 GL - Gradual Power Loss
From:JRodgers
Date:Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:08:25 -0500

I'll check it out.!

Thanks,

John

On 3/26/2012 4:23 PM, walkingboss wrote:
> How to diagnosis stopped up exhaust, including catalytic converter,
> muffler,
> collapsed exhaust pipe, BANANA UP THE TAIL PIPE (Eddie Murphy Beverly Hills
> Cop), etc.
>
> 1) Power loss - Worse at speed, wont notice much when free wheeling engine
> 2) Funny exhaust sound (somewhat of a "Hissing" sound)
> 3) Place a vacuum gauge on a intake side outlet. Gauge will read almost
> normal at idle, will go into a "Pressure" reading at about 2000 RPM's. You
> will get pressure from crankcase, or oil filler cap.
> 4) After running for a while, shoot the exhaust system end to end with a
> infrared temp gauge. The temp will be very high at the point of blockage,
> may even glow red hot at that point. It will be cold or cool beyond that
> point.
>
> AVOID ANY CATALYTIC CONVERTER DUST!
>
>
> Howard
>
> Buy Low - Sell High
> Don't Eat The Yellow Snow !
>