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Old 02-15-2001, 04:17 PM
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A noise that sounds sort of like a boat engine is coming from around the cat and when ever I rev the engine past about 5,000 black smoke comes out from there too. Is this an exhaust leak and is it safe to drive the car until I get it fixed? Thanks.
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Smoke should NEVER come out of anywhere! You definietly have a leak.
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black smoke indicates you are running rich. noise could be uncombusted fuel burning in the exhaust system. cat may be plugged too. is your check engine light on?
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It just sounds like a boat engine at idle and there is no check engine light.
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