catalytic converter is getting red hot

Asked by Guru9CZZ87 Jul 13, 2021 at 03:51 PM about the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

The #2 bank catalytic converter is getting red hot.i just re built the engine the
upper converters are new.before i replaced that the old one was plugged

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Paul answered 2 years ago

The converter is plugged, you need to purchase a new one...

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F_O_R answered 2 years ago

Fix the problem that is causing the cats to go bad before you waste money on new cats.

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james answered 2 years ago

Sounds like a cylinder misfire. Hope that helps! Jim

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