EL Camino V6-229 3.8L (1982)
FIGURE 1 - CONVERTER BELT FLANGE
6.
Using hammer and chisel, remove upper bed fill hole plug (see Figure 1 for description of upper and lower beds) from old converter by driving
chisel between the converter shell and rim of fill plug. Deform fill plug until it can be removed with pliers.
7.
Hold converter over a clean pan (J-34155-2) and empty catalyst beads by shaking and tapping converter belt flange (Figure 1) with rubber mallet.
NOTICE:
If upper bed is void or near void (a cup or less) of catalyst beads, the converter is considered damaged (internally) or expanded. Catalyst
beads found in internally damaged or expanded converters are not to be used in new converters. These beads can be returned via exchange
program described in WDDGM Bulletin IB No. 80-93.
8.
Pour upper bed beads into sifting pan J-34155-1. Sift out broken beads (smaller than half size) into a clean box. Pour sifted beads (half size and
larger) into the other pan J-34155-2. Set sifted beads aside for now.
NOTICE:
Unusable beads and dust can be returned via exchange program described in WDDGM Bulletin IB No. 80-93.
