Engine power

1997 BMW 3 Series 316se
Car: BMW 3 Series
Year: 1997
Variant: 316se
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
the car was making a noise like something loose sounded metalic around exhaust area this has stopped but the car now lacks power and will not rev above 4000 revs it starts ok and will rev freely when cold but once on the road no way

hope some one can help cheers
Problem added: Jul 28, 2009 (14 years ago)
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Answered Jul 30, 2009 (14 years ago)
we have found this model is prone to cat convertor failure
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