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Apr 26, 2003 | 01:40 AM

tfrost

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Terrible odor from catalytic converter

I have a 2000 SE and sometimes when I floor the throttle, I get that nasty smell from the catalytic converter? Any remedies (legal!) or TSB's?

Thanks, T

Apr 26, 2003 | 04:39 AM

optimus1

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Re: Terrible odor from catalytic converter

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Originally posted by tfrost
I have a 2000 SE and sometimes when I floor the throttle, I get that nasty smell from the catalytic converter? Any remedies (legal!) or TSB's?

Thanks, T

You might want to remove and investigate. Sometimes the insides of the CAT get melted (saw a pic from kevin's car i think). And/or excessive fuel going into the cat (most run rich) causes this odor, normal though (and not refering to the melted part). my .02

Apr 26, 2003 | 07:30 AM

Phoenix1911

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Yeah, you cats are probably shot, or else your engine is running really rich

Apr 26, 2003 | 07:37 AM

C430

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Re: Terrible odor from catalytic converter

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Originally posted by tfrost
I have a 2000 SE and sometimes when I floor the throttle, I get that nasty smell from the catalytic converter? Any remedies (legal!) or TSB's?

Thanks, T

Definitely, have your engine checked by a Nissan pro.