For the last three years the catalytic converter on my 98 accord has been bad according to my dealership. I had them check my car out after the "engine" light came on. They said it was my cat and it should be replaced, although I was 9k over the 80k warrenty so I opted to not replace it. Two days ago a loud rattling noise started to come from what appears to be the cat. I took the shield off and reattached it in hopes that the shield was loose. The rattling is inconsistant, ie. no particular rpm. I live in a state that doesn't test emissions. Would it be possible for me to replace the cat with a straight pipe? Other than the obvious law-breaking, what other risks do I run, such as what do I do with the oxygen sensor and how will it effect my car ovver the long run?
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17 years ago