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Old 10-08-2006, 09:48 PM
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Answer:

One possible answer.

A heavy impact such as you describe can break the catalyst in the converters, this will cause the converters to plug up.

Try disconnecting the exhaust from the manifold, use binder straps to support it, and take a drive around the block.

If your power/economy return to what was normal, the converters must be replaced.



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