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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTRIUMPH1980SPITFIREREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)GENERAL INFORMATIONMAP - EXHAUST SYSTEMSEXHAUST SYSTEMSCATALYTIC CONVERTERS
1980 Triumph Spitfire
Catalytic Converters
1980 Triumph SpitfireSECTION 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.