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2002 Oldsmobile Alero Exhaust Manifold 4 Cyl 2.2L Dorman

Part # P311-0B74323 Manu # 674-571 Condition: New

This Part Fits the Following OEM/Substitute Numbers: 24577258 , 101292

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Product Attributes:
- California Proposition 65: Warning: Cancer And Reproductive Harm ?Çô Www.p65warnings.ca.gov
- Color/Finish: Natural
- Flange Bolt Hole Quantity: 0
- Grade Type: Regular
- Package Contents: Exhaust Manifold, 1 Manifold Gasket And 1 Flange, 2 Bolts, 2 Washers

Brand: Dorman

Vehicle	Block	Engine	CID	CC
2002 - Oldsmobile Alero	L	4 Cyl 2.2L	134	2198

1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Exhaust Manifold 4 Cyl 2.5L Dorman

Part # P311-06B3727 Manu # 674-101 Condition: New

This Part Fits the Following OEM/Substitute Numbers: 10044374 , 10041215 , 101077

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Best Price: $81.61

Product Attributes:
- California Proposition 65: Warning: Cancer And Reproductive Harm ?Çô Www.p65warnings.ca.gov
- Color/Finish: Natural
- Exhaust Manifold Inlet Port Shape: Square
- Flange Stud Hole Quantity: 0
- Grade Type: Regular
- Package Contents: Exhaust Manifold, 1 Flange Gasket, 1 Manifold Gasket, 2 Bolts, 2 Springs
- Port Shape: Square

Brand: Dorman

Vehicle	Block	Engine	CID	CC
1987 - Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser	L	4 Cyl 2.5L	151	2474

1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Exhaust Manifold - Front 6 Cyl 3.1L Dorman

Part # P311-0CCC403 Manu # 674-544 Condition: New

This Part Fits the Following OEM/Substitute Numbers: 101275 , 10182321

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Best Price: $86.59

Product Attributes:
- California Proposition 65: Warning: Cancer And Reproductive Harm ?Çô Www.p65warnings.ca.gov
- Color/Finish: Natural
- Exhaust Manifold Inlet Port Shape: Irregular
- Flange Bolt Hole Quantity: 0
- Grade Type: Regular
- Package Contents: Exhaust Manifold, 1 Manifold Gasket And 1 Flange, 3 Studs, 3 Nuts
- Port Shape: Irregular

Brand: Dorman

Position: Front

Vehicle	Engine VIN	Position	Block	Engine	CID	CC
1993 - Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme	M	Front	V	6 Cyl 3.1L	189	-

1979 Oldsmobile Omega Exhaust Manifold - Left 8 Cyl 5.7L Dorman

Part # P311-48DD586 Manu # 674-197 Condition: New

This Part Fits the Following OEM/Substitute Numbers: 14067365 , 101080

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Best Price: $77.32

Product Attributes:
- California Proposition 65: Warning: Cancer And Reproductive Harm ?Çô Www.p65warnings.ca.gov
- Color/Finish: Natural
- Exhaust Manifold Inlet Port Shape: Square
- Flange Bolt Hole Quantity: 0
- Grade Type: Regular
- Package Contents: Exhaust Manifold, 3 Studs, 3 Nuts, 3 Lock Washers
- Port Shape: Square

Brand: Dorman

Position: Left

Vehicle	Engine VIN	Position	Block	Engine	CID	CC
1979 - Oldsmobile Omega	L	Left	V	8 Cyl 5.7L	350	-

1997 Oldsmobile Bravada Exhaust Manifold - Right Dorman

Part # P311-4A4442C Manu # 674-211 Condition: New

This Part Fits the Following OEM/Substitute Numbers: 12550122 , 101088

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Best Price: $71.54

Product Attributes:
- California Proposition 65: Warning: Cancer And Reproductive Harm ?Çô Www.p65warnings.ca.gov
- Color/Finish: Natural
- Exhaust Manifold Inlet Port Shape: Square
- Flange Bolt Hole Quantity: 0
- Grade Type: Regular
- Package Contents: Exhaust Manifold, 3 Manifold Gaskets And 1 Flange , 3 Studs, 3 Nuts, 3 Springs
- Port Shape: Square

Brand: Dorman

Position: Right

Vehicle	Position
1997 - Oldsmobile Bravada	Right

2001 Oldsmobile Bravada Exhaust Manifold - Right Dorman

Part # P311-4A4442C Manu # 674-211 Condition: New

This Part Fits the Following OEM/Substitute Numbers: 12550122 , 101088

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Best Price: $71.54

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Product Attributes:
- California Proposition 65: Warning: Cancer And Reproductive Harm ?Çô Www.p65warnings.ca.gov
- Color/Finish: Natural
- Exhaust Manifold Inlet Port Shape: Square
- Flange Bolt Hole Quantity: 0
- Grade Type: Regular
- Package Contents: Exhaust Manifold, 3 Manifold Gaskets And 1 Flange , 3 Studs, 3 Nuts, 3 Springs
- Port Shape: Square

Brand: Dorman

Position: Right

Vehicle	Position
2001 - Oldsmobile Bravada	Right

1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Exhaust Manifold - Rear 6 Cyl 3.1L Dorman

Part # P311-171E33C Manu # 674-269 Condition: New

This Part Fits the Following OEM/Substitute Numbers: 101129 , 10244605 , 10182322

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Best Price: $93.58

Product Attributes:
- California Proposition 65: Warning: Cancer And Reproductive Harm ?Çô Www.p65warnings.ca.gov
- Color/Finish: Natural
- Exhaust Manifold Inlet Port Shape: Irregular
- Flange Stud Hole Quantity: 0
- Grade Type: Regular
- Package Contents: Exhaust Manifold, 1 Manifold Gasket, 1 Flange , 2 Bolts, 2 Springs, 2 Nuts
- Port Shape: Irregular

Brand: Dorman

Position: Rear

Vehicle	Engine VIN	Position	Block	Engine	CID	CC
1993 - Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme	M	Rear	V	6 Cyl 3.1L	189	-

1996 Oldsmobile LSS Exhaust Manifold - Front 6 Cyl 3.8L Dorman

Part # P311-33AE1DA Manu # 674-540 Condition: New

This Part Fits the Following OEM/Substitute Numbers: 24503311 , 24504379 , 101273

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Best Price: $60.32

Product Attributes:
- California Proposition 65: Warning: Cancer And Reproductive Harm ?Çô Www.p65warnings.ca.gov
- Color/Finish: Natural
- Flange Bolt Hole Quantity: 0
- Grade Type: Regular
- Package Contents: Exhaust Manifold, 1 Manifold Gasket, 2 Studs, 2 Nuts

Brand: Dorman

Position: Front

Vehicle	Engine VIN	Position	Block	Engine	CID	CC
1996 - Oldsmobile LSS	K	Front	V	6 Cyl 3.8L	231	3800

1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Exhaust Manifold - Left 8 Cyl 5.0L Dorman

Part # P311-25F8A59 Manu # 674-276 Condition: New

This Part Fits the Following OEM/Substitute Numbers: 14007400 , 101246

Qty:

Best Price: $84.77

Product Attributes:
- California Proposition 65: Warning: Cancer And Reproductive Harm ?Çô Www.p65warnings.ca.gov
- Color/Finish: Natural
- Exhaust Manifold Inlet Port Shape: Square
- Flange Bolt Hole Quantity: 0
- Grade Type: Regular
- Package Contents: Exhaust Manifold, 1 Manifold Gasket, 2 Studs, 2 Nuts
- Port Shape: Square

Brand: Dorman

Position: Left

Vehicle	Position	Block	Engine	CID	CC
1980 - Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme	Left	V	8 Cyl 5.0L	305	-

2001 Oldsmobile Bravada Exhaust Manifold - Right Dorman

Part # P311-5D6D801 Manu # 674-569 Condition: New

This Part Fits the Following OEM/Substitute Numbers: 12556053 , 101290

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Best Price: $85.87

w/Air Pump
Product Attributes:
- California Proposition 65: Warning: Cancer And Reproductive Harm ?Çô Www.p65warnings.ca.gov
- Color/Finish: Natural
- Exhaust Manifold Inlet Port Shape: Square
- Flange Bolt Hole Quantity: 0
- Grade Type: Regular
- Package Contents: Exhaust Manifold, 1 Manifold Gasket And 1 Flange, 5 Studs, 5 Nuts
- Port Shape: Square

Brand: Dorman

Position: Right

Vehicle	Position
2001 - Oldsmobile Bravada	Right

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada Exhaust Manifold 6 Cyl 4.2L ATP

Part # P311-1CF7D60 Manu # 101403 Condition: New

This Part Fits the Following OEM/Substitute Numbers: 674777 , 101403 , 88890560

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Best Price: $167.73

ATP Exhaust Manifold
Product Attributes:
- LineCode: Atp2
ATP exhaust manifolds transport burnt exhaust gasses from the engine to the exhaust system. Over time exhaust manifolds can crack or warp releasing hot exhaust gas into the engine compartment. These gases can find their way into the passenger cabin creating a dangerous situation. The best way to repair the broken manifold is to replace it with a new one. ATP Exhaust manifolds are designed to fit and function like the original part restoring the exhaust system by eliminating the dangerous leaks.

Brand: ATP

Vehicle	Block	Engine	CID	CC
2004 - Oldsmobile Bravada	L	6 Cyl 4.2L	256	-

1979 Oldsmobile Omega Exhaust Manifold - Right 8 Cyl 5.0L Dorman

Part # P311-356B36B Manu # 674-202 Condition: New

This Part Fits the Following OEM/Substitute Numbers: 346222 , 101084

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Best Price: $92.49

Product Attributes:
- California Proposition 65: Warning: Cancer And Reproductive Harm ?Çô Www.p65warnings.ca.gov
- Flange Bolt Hole Quantity: 0
- Grade Type: Regular
- Package Contents: Exhaust Manifold, 1 Manifold Gasket, 3 Studs, 3 Nuts, 6 Washers
- Port Shape: Square

Brand: Dorman

Position: Right

Vehicle	Position	Block	Engine	CID	CC
1979 - Oldsmobile Omega	Right	V	8 Cyl 5.0L	305	-

1994 Oldsmobile Bravada Exhaust Manifold - Left Dorman

Part # P311-5606124 Manu # 674-208 Condition: New

This Part Fits the Following OEM/Substitute Numbers: 10172857 , 101086 , 12553194

Qty:

Best Price: $87.16

Product Attributes:
- California Proposition 65: Warning: Cancer And Reproductive Harm ?Çô Www.p65warnings.ca.gov
- Flange Bolt Hole Quantity: 0
- Grade Type: Regular
- Package Contents: Exhaust Manifold, 3 Manifold Gaskets And 1 Flange , 3 Studs, 3 Nuts, 3 Springs
- Port Shape: Square

Brand: Dorman

Position: Left

Vehicle	Position
1994 - Oldsmobile Bravada	Left

1994 Oldsmobile Bravada Exhaust Manifold - Right Dorman

Part # P311-246C3E7 Manu # 674-210 Condition: New

This Part Fits the Following OEM/Substitute Numbers: 101087 , 10054764

Qty:

Best Price: $71.54

Product Attributes:
- California Proposition 65: Warning: Cancer And Reproductive Harm ?Çô Www.p65warnings.ca.gov
- Flange Bolt Hole Quantity: 0
- Grade Type: Regular
- Package Contents: Exhaust Manifold, 3 Manifold Gaskets And 1 Flange , 3 Studs, 3 Nuts, 3 Springs
- Port Shape: Square

Brand: Dorman

Position: Right

Vehicle	Position
1994 - Oldsmobile Bravada	Right

1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue Exhaust Manifold - Rear 6 Cyl 3.8L Dorman

Part # P311-58F841F Manu # 674-541 Condition: New

This Part Fits the Following OEM/Substitute Numbers: 24503918 , 24507481 , 101274

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Best Price: $111.44

Product Attributes:
- California Proposition 65: Warning: Cancer And Reproductive Harm ?Çô Www.p65warnings.ca.gov
- Flange Bolt Hole Quantity: 0
- Grade Type: Regular
- Package Contents: Exhaust Manifold, 1 Manifold Gasket And 1 Flange, 2 Studs, 2 Nuts

Brand: Dorman

Position: Rear

Vehicle	Position	Block	Engine	CID	CC
1999 - Oldsmobile Intrigue	Rear	V	6 Cyl 3.8L	231	3800

2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette Exhaust Manifold - Rear Dorman

Part # P311-37B983C Manu # 674-567 Condition: New

This Part Fits the Following OEM/Substitute Numbers: 24506309 , 101288

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Best Price: $105.06

Product Attributes:
- California Proposition 65: Warning: Cancer And Reproductive Harm ?Çô Www.p65warnings.ca.gov
- Flange Bolt Hole Quantity: 0
- Grade Type: Regular
- Package Contents: Exhaust Manifold, 1 Manifold Gasket And 1 Flange, 3 Studs, 3 Nuts
- Port Shape: Irregular

Brand: Dorman

Position: Rear

Vehicle	Position
2003 - Oldsmobile Silhouette	Rear

1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Exhaust Manifold - Right 8 Cyl 5.0L Dorman

Part # P311-4CB1F99 Manu # 674-653 Condition: New

This Part Fits the Following OEM/Substitute Numbers: 101156 , 14014500

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Best Price: $136.18

Product Attributes:
- California Proposition 65: Warning: Cancer And Reproductive Harm ?Çô Www.p65warnings.ca.gov
- Flange Bolt Hole Quantity: 0
- Grade Type: Regular
- Package Contents: Exhaust Manifold, 1 Manifold Gasket And 1 Flange, 2 Studs, 2 Nuts
- Port Shape: Square

Brand: Dorman

Position: Right

Vehicle	Position	Block	Engine	CID	CC
1980 - Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme	Right	V	8 Cyl 5.0L	305	-

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada Exhaust Manifold 6 Cyl 4.2L Dorman

Part # P311-5AD43CB Manu # 674-777 Condition: New

This Part Fits the Following OEM/Substitute Numbers: 8888905600 , 88890560 , 674777 , 101403

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Best Price: $119.72

Product Attributes:
- California Proposition 65: Warning: Cancer And Reproductive Harm ?Çô Www.p65warnings.ca.gov
- Flange Bolt Hole Quantity: 0
- Grade Type: Regular
- Package Contents: Exhaust Manifold, 1 Manifold Gasket And 1 Flange, 3 Studs, 3 Nuts
- Port Shape: Oval

Brand: Dorman

Vehicle	Block	Engine	CID	CC
2004 - Oldsmobile Bravada	L	6 Cyl 4.2L	256	-

2004 Oldsmobile Alero Exhaust Manifold 4 Cyl 2.2L Dorman

Part # P311-0A6147A Manu # 674-870 Condition: New

This Part Fits the Following OEM/Substitute Numbers: 101469 , 90537679

Qty:

Best Price: $129.79

Product Attributes:
- California Proposition 65: Warning: Cancer And Reproductive Harm ?Çô Www.p65warnings.ca.gov
- Flange Bolt Hole Quantity: 0
- Grade Type: Regular
- Package Contents: Exhaust Manifold, 1 Manifold Gasket And 1 Flange, 3 Studs, 3 Nuts
- Port Shape: Oval

Brand: Dorman

Vehicle	Block	Engine	CID	CC
2004 - Oldsmobile Alero	L	4 Cyl 2.2L	134	2198

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada Exhaust Manifold Dorman

Part # P311-23ADAB0 Manu # W0133-1693691 Condition: New

Qty:

Best Price: $230.07

Brand: Dorman

Vehicle
2004 - Oldsmobile Bravada

Latest Oldsmobile Repair and Exhaust Manifold Installation Advice

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Exhaust manifold

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Question From diannechevy on Exhaust manifold

Hello everyone we just bought a 1964 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88 with a 330 engine with 67000 miles. We need to replace the exhaust and was wanting to know if we can go from single exhaust to dual exhaust. But the exhaust manifolds I have in my car dont look like they will work to change to dual exhaust. Can any one help please.

Response From Tom Greenleaf

Google out and join this club. It will be tons of fun and resources for you. You will need manifolds and can get pipes made up nice or universal bendable pipe (haven't tried it yet) that is something like brake line so it bends better and looks better.

Another great resource always has been www.hemmingsmotornews.com

Hope that helps. You'll find what you want. Have fun! Former 1961 Olds F-85 w "Rockette" 215 and 1970 "98" with rarish "Rocket" 455/365HP?

T

Response From diannechevy Top Rated Answer

Thanks for your help we will ask the question there.

oldsmobile intrigue tranny help

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Question From jtworley82 on oldsmobile intrigue tranny help

I have a 1998 oldsmobile intrigue 3.8l and the transmission has a trouble code - torque converter clutch solenoid stuck on. I need to either replace the solenoid or clip the wire on the connector that has the control signal to the solenoid. I decided to replace the solenoid, which requires dropping the trannny, so I started taking it apart. One of the bolts holding the tranny to the engine is impossible to reach without pulling the entire engine out of the car. I have been trying to reach that bolt for a month and a half. I have bought every tool known to man, and the bolt is just not reachable, without pulling the engine, and pulling the exhaust manifold. I bought an alldata subscription, and the bolt is bolt #6 in the procedure, and it just says "take it out" like it is no problem, it is the lower transmission bolt on the rear facing side, and all the other bolts go through the transmission, and thread into the engine. This one goes from the engine side and threads into the tranny. I contacted alldata tech support, and they just gave me my money back instead of dealing with a procedure that wont work as far as I am concerned because the bolt is impossible to reach. I have worked on cars all my life, done everything, I am not some idiot working over my head. I am at my wits end. I will pay money for anybody that can tell me how to remove that bolt without pulling the engine, or can tell me the wire to clip on the connector to disable that solenoid, and I will drive it without the torque converter clutch and I know it will reduce my gas mileage, but at least the car will be usable.

Response From nickwarner

go through the passenger side wheelwell with some long extensions coupled together and its no trouble at all to remove.

Response From jtworley82 Top Rated Answer

I tried that and didn't have any success. Can you give me any tips on specifically where to shove it through there? Do I want to go straight through, up where the power steering pump is, or come in from further back, behind the power steering pump? Everything is so tight in there I can't see anything, so any specific tips would be great.

Response From nickwarner

It is a tight spot for sure. Not easy to get a light in there either. I used a universal joint on my socket and managed to get at it though. The trick is to use enough extension to get the ratchet in the wheelwell. Its not fun for sure, and much profanity later it was taken care of.

Response From jtworley82

Thanks for the help. You were right. I had to take the power steering pump off, but once that was off, it was a straight shot. I actually didn't even need a universal joint, just about 2 ft. of extension. Thanks again.

Response From nickwarner

no problem. glad you got it out

Spark Plug Wire Help

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Question From poppiesweet on Spark Plug Wire Help

I have a 1998 Oldsmobile 88 LS, 3.8L V6 with 78,000 miles. It started running ruff so decided to change spark plugs. Engine service light came on, took it to
Auto Zone to diagnose. Said spark plug wires needed changing. Got the back 3 changed, now do not know how to remove the spark plug wire channel in order to change the front 3 wires. Can somebody please tell me how to get the channel off? All advise is appreciated. I know there was a recall on this channel at one time but do not think they will honor the recall due to the age.

Response From Discretesignals

They will honor an open recall no matter what the age or mileage is.

You have to pry up the holder to separate it from the valve cover.

Response From poppiesweet

Thank you for the reply. I will heed your advise and call the dealer.

Response From Hammer Time

There is no recall on that issue nor was there likely ever one. Recalls are only made for 2 reasons... Emissions or safety and a spark plug loom wouldn't qualify for either. There may have been a TSB at one time but that is far different from a recall and merely an advisory to help the dealer

Response From Discretesignals Top Rated Answer

There actually was a recall for the front spark plug wiring channel on the GEN 2 3.8L. The valve cover would leak and the channel would fill up with oil. There was a possibility the oil could ignite from the hot exhaust manifold and burn the car to the ground. This fix was to eliminate the channel and install a couple of wire holders.

There was also another recall on the fuel pressure regulator that would leak and if the engine backfired on start up, which a lot of 3.8L do especially with low battery voltage, would cause the plastic intake to blow apart sending sharp plastic everywhere.

I don't know if the recall applies to this model, but it wouldn't be a bad idea to call your dealer and ask if there are any open recalls on your vehicle.

Response From Hammer Time

I just checked the recalls and there has only been one for that make and model and that was for a defective fuel pressure regulator.

1988 ciera 3.3L V6, stalls,runs hard and hot

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Question From carproblem247 on 1988 ciera 3.3L V6, stalls,runs hard and hot

I have a 1988 Oldsmobile Ciera 3.3 V6 with 90,000 that I have had for 3months, about 2weeks ago on the way home it loss power, and it sound like the engine was louder or a hole in the muffler, then by the time I got close to home it stalled then i couldnt start it, I let it sit for hour and it started i got about 2 miles and it stalled again...so i left it and come back the next day it took like 3mins to get it to start but i got it home....now if i try to start it its very hard some times to start and i have to give it gas to keep it running or it will stall. i cant get it going for 30mins-hours but it will start again" it has A knocking/clicking sound at the back of the engine, it still has a power loss and it gets kinda HOT. Ive drove it 30feet in 2weeks what do i need? PLEASE HELP!!! it also sounds like a gun shot some times when i try to start it, and it sounds like a bubbley noise from the engine I think.

Response From Sidom

Best thing to do when it won't start is to find out what you are missing. Fuel or spark? That will help narrow things down...

On this car after hearing what you said I think I might take a quick look at the exhaust system.... Also most sounds like a restricted exhaust problem.... After it's warm hook up a vacuum gauge & see what the reading is @ idle & then high rpms.... If the reading is low @ idle & goes to almost zero at high rpms you may have a restricted exhaust system. Being able to take a back pressure reading would confirm it. If not you can run it until it dies & then pop out an O2 or take the pipe loose from the exhaust manifold to see if it will start back up (yea I know everything is hot but no way around that)........

Response From carproblem247 Top Rated Answer

Thanks for your help so far" well this week I found one problem to be the air filter, it was really really bad plus weeds and a dead mouse in it...i know thats pretty bad! well after changing it the car starts up alittle better... i was even about to take it to the store, but if it warms up it will not start for hr the fan does work though. now when I drive the car it feels like its not getting fuel or something doesn't have any pull, it does not go real fast, it takes time to get it up to 15mph to 25mph it fells like to wants to stall and if i push on the gas to far it will stall out but will start up aslong as its not warm. All the spark plugs are sparking, and i think the catalytic converter may be clogged, the bolts are rusted and i cant get them off, so i will be putting a few drill holes in it to find out if that is one of the problems!...I took off the start of the pipe right after the exhaust manifold not sure of its name, the pipe that connects the the front 3 to the back 3 and goes to the catalytic, there are 6 pipes that come from the engine the front 3 and the back 3. the back 3 that still was connected kinda to the catalytic converter had the open end though that had black smoke coming out of the pipe, The front 3 showed no smoke from its end that was opened" this means what??? I'll try the vacuum gauge also

Response From Loren Champlain Sr

carproblem; The 'black smoke' is indicative of overfueling, which will destroy a catalytic converter. The saying is "Catalytic Converters don't die, they are murdered". Try removing an oxygen sensor before you start drilling holes. It will be noisy, but if your power comes back, you can be pretty sure it's a plugged cat. The vacuum test is another good indicator. The vacuum at 2500 rpm should be as great or greater than the reading at idle. But.....you need to address what caused the cat to go bad, in the first place, or you'll murder the new one...if that's the problem.