1993 Toyota Camry Can a plugged catalytic converter cause t

1993 TOYOTA CAMRY
131,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CLG2004
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Hi 93 camry has been unused for 1 year after replace sparks, oil, rusted out header pipe, air filter, battery, brakes, the car runs but after a short 20 the over flow tank is dripping coolant the color is real clear green no sign of rust can it be the soft radiator hoses or the temp sensor rot the cat converter what you think and thank you so much. Pittsburgh Chris
Mar 12, 2009 at 11:23 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Are you overheating and coolant boiling in the reservoir bottle? Be more specific so I can help
Mar 12, 2009 at 11:28 PM
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CLG2004
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no the dash display shows the car is normal temp however when i got out of the car the smell of coolant was clear. and alot of it was coming out of the overflow tank also i notice weak power in driving and when i drive up a hill i coulld see white exhaust on my rear view mirror. when i replaced the header pipe i wondered if i should replace the cat as well as the flanges where completly rusted shut now i am wondering if that is causing this problem
Mar 12, 2009 at 11:54 PM
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Sir-White smoke is a bad sign it means that coolant is being burn in the combustion chamber and it doesn't go there.

What you need to do is get it block and pressure tested to find out where its leaking internally.
Mar 13, 2009 at 1:35 AM