HOLY COW! Catalytic converter was the culprit. Very little exhaust was able to get through. It was like trying to run a marathon and you are forced to breathe through your nose that was stuffed up. It even started to whislte like a flaky booger. Anyway, my contour is running better then when I bought it new in '96. I can't believe how fast it is or was. Lot's of fun. Had it replaced by a reputible mechanic for 399.00+ tax. He said mine was toast. Yahooooooooo!
Last edited by 96DeTour; 03/27/04 07:37 PM.
