Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Base, 2D Convertible, 5.0L Eng, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD PowerglideFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Catalytic Converters
| Condition | Code | Procedure |
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| Air injection tube broken | A | Require repair or replacement of injection tube or replacement of catalytic converter |
| Air injection tube burnt | A | Require repair or replacement of injection tube or replacement of catalytic converter |
| Air injection tube leaking | A | Require repair or replacement of injection tube or replacement of catalytic converter |
| Air injection tube loose | A | Require repair or replacement of injection tube or replacement of catalytic converter |
| Air injection tube restricted | A | Require repair or replacement of injection tube or replacement of catalytic converter |
| Air injection tube threads damaged | A | Require repair or replacement of injection tube or replacement of catalytic converter |
| Air injection tube threads stripped (threads missing) | A | Require repair or replacement of injection tube or replacement of catalytic converter |
| Body Cracked | B | Require repair or replacement |
| Converter empty | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Converter fill plug missing | C | Require repair or replacement |
| Converter missing | C | Require repair or replacement |
| Exhaust gases leaking | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Flanges leaking | A | Require repair or replacement of flanges |
| Inlet pipes cracked | B | Require repair or replacement |
| Internal rattle (except pellet-type) | 2 | Further Inspection required |
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NOTE:
If the converter is breaking up, suggest converter replacement. If an object has fallen into the converter, remove object
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| Mounting brackets that are part of converter broken | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Obvious overheating | Require testing of converter | |
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NOTE:
Overheating is caused by something other than the converter. Further diagnosis is required to determine the cause of the overheating.
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| Outlet pipes cracked | B | Require repair or replacement |
| Pieces of catalyst material found downstream | 1 | Suggest replacement |
| Plugged | A | Require replacement |
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NOTE:
Determine cause and correct to ensure that new converter will not become plugged.
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| Testing has determined that existing converter has been lead-poisoned, contaminated or failed testing | A | Require repair or replacement |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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