BMW 3 Series engine power

Car: BMW 3 Series
Variant: 316se
Model Year: 1997
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
Posted: Jul 28, 2009 (15 years ago)
Have you had a look at this similar problem: Car chugging - no power while driving

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Posted Jul 30, 2009 (15 years ago)
we have found this model is prone to cat convertor failure
Posted Jul 31, 2009 (15 years ago)

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