Thanks for the advice Patt. PB Blaster is good stuff. I also found something called sl100 SoyLube. It is a great penetrating oil and rust inhibitor, kind of like WD-40.

 

yeah man! dont forget them pics, pics, pics (both sides of the valley pan please)...If I had to do the plenum again I'd spray them IM bolts..go to bed, hit again in the am..and few hrs later hit um again..a couple taps with the ol hammer helps too..I've got some fun pics in my albums section..ck um if you want...peace!

 

If you want a cat, look on Amazon. There are several Magnaflows on there for $100-$150. Mine just got gutted. Too early to tell about the CEL. It will probably get a cat put on it if it turns the light on.

 

That's probably for a 'universal' right? Beause depending on the yr/eng such as mine it sometimes requires an 'ultra direct fit' (cost me $350 @ advanced auto pts ) probably costs less at rock auto, usually is! Check out this link, if you haven't already...

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...converter.html

 

I haven't taken exact measurements off of anything yet, but that's what mine looks like and sounds like what you described. Didn't you describe yours?.... Maybe someone else.....

 

Everywhere I called and checked wanted at least $400 for a new converter too. Got lucky to get it gutted. I laughed like crazy when I saw the non-fouler trick. Gotta do what cha' gotta do.

 

Plus install $$ too, I don't think so! I did it myself. I was lucky the guy/gals at advanced know me WELL so they gave me the warranty replacement even knowing it was a year or two past..they did the same with the batt a few weeks back too..But if they didn't, I'd do the fouler trick for sure...Heck yeah man, you gotta, especially when you gotta make life decisions at the pump

 

@jham0077 I am not planning to put a cat on it, but if anybody does need a cat I can get one from on of my suppliers for about $225. Patt, pictures are on the way...

 

Ok, here is the first picture. I am starting this project with a coolant flush, I will flush once after I do the plenum repairs as well. So from the picture below you can see what is supposed to be green antifreeze that has been in an engine for 6 1/2 years... It was so clogged that I can't drain it out of the radiator drain ****. I am going to remove the lower radiator hose since I have to replace it anyway.



I will post more pictures as I get more work done.

 

Dude, 6 1/2 yrs? LMFAO...thank you!