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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Camaro 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 5.7L 🢒 Internal Muffler Rattles/Loss of Power

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1
  1. Remove the muffler.
  2. Visually inspect the muffler.

Is there a restriction in the muffler?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Replace the muffler. Refer to Muffler Replacement .

Does the vehicle still have a loss of power and/or internal rattles?

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Go to Step 3

System OK

3

Inspect the catalytic converter.

Is the honeycomb broken in the catalytic converter?

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Go to Step 4

System OK

4

Replace the catalytic converter.

    • For the three-way catalytic converter, refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .
    • For the oxidation catalytic converter, refer to Oxidation Catalytic Converter Replacement .

Does the vehicle still have a loss of power and/or internal rattles?

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System OK