It knocks when started.

2001 FORD F-150
200,000 MILES
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FCRACING24
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Will the knock caused by back pressure on a cat converter clog stop after replacement of converter or is it now permanent? Truck wont drive. I was told that is was caused by back pressure from a bad cat converter. I plan to have this fixed but I didn't want to spend the 1,000 to fix this if the motor is bad now. Will the knock stop once the exhaust is fixed?
Jan 8, 2012 at 5:31 PM
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CADIEMAN
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remove the o2 sensor and this will stop the back pressure.test drive it.this will give u your answer.
Jan 8, 2012 at 5:41 PM
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CADIEMAN
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u will still have to replace the conveter any way try this and see if the engine performace comes back.
Jan 8, 2012 at 5:47 PM
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