10-22-2009, 02:45 PM
In college, I found out my catalytic converter was completely destroyed. The insides were collapsing and stopping up my exhaust causing all sorts of nice problems. My mechanic explained the problem and told me i could drive as long as i wanted...until inspection time. He recommended carrying a large wrench or hammer in the car. So when some more pieces from the converter would come loose and stop up the tailpipe i could roll under the car, give it a few whacks and be on my way.