my catalytic converter reeks

[closer]

I had my catalytic converter replaced earlier this year... had no guts in the car... apparently converter was totally clogged... like new with replacement... lots of zip!<P>_but_<P>it reeks... I mean really reeks... smells like someone's burning sulphur after shutting it down... really ly in my garage when I pull in at night... but also stinks outside wherever I go... <P>I'm worried it is backwashing into my car... come to think of it, I've been really sick with a throat "problem" since shortly after the replacement... <P>anyone else experienced this?<BR>are all replacement converters supposed to reek like this? <P>don't know how much longer I can stand it... I thought it was initial burnoff at first and mechanic said it was just what some companies were using in their converters...

[cjthor]

Usually the "rotten egg" smell means that your catalytic converter is bad. If I were you I would take it to another shop and see if they can tell if the converter is defective.

[closer]

Thanks, I'll try that... <P>I got my snowblower back from my small engine guy the other day and he suggested that I may be running too rich... especially with the rotten egg, sulphur smell I'm getting... and that I should check with my mech and see if an adjustment there will help the cause... <P>otherwise I think there's a full year's warranty on the CatConverter so a replacement should be in order...