Update- I cleaned the cat from the manifold. I chose to do this with the manifold on the car to eliminate any issues with stuck bolts, trouble getting gaskets, etc. So I used a screwdriver to punch through it, and started breaking it apart to remove the chunks. I would guess it was at least 85% clog...

I can get a non-CARB compliant one shipped here, but landed it is still over $500 plus gaskets. And time. I should have time after work tonight to ream that puppy out and see what happens. I'll pull the O2 sensor out, put the shop vac under it and start digging. Once done, I'll start it with the ope...

My son has a 2003 Vice AWD 1.8L automatic. It has nearly 300,000 miles on it, and up until a recent road trip, it ran great. He called me from Idaho to say it would not go more than 7mph. I trailered him back to my place, and we took it to a local mechanic to look over. He diagnosed it as having a c...