I had the same problem on my '97. However, I -DID- have a warranty
fight with the dealers in my area (they wanted to charge me ~$400 labor,
but they'd cover the parts). I eventually got completely fed up (and no
resolution) so I replaced the whole damn exhaust from the engine back.
I now have JBA Headers, stock Y-pipe, Dynomax hi-flow cat, custom-bent
pipes, and Flowmaster muffler. I don't like the sound of the
Flowmaster, but I -do- have better acceleration.
Oh, and the complete replacement cat cost me $175 including
installation.
Kurt
Dan DePardo wrote:
>
> Hi;
> I've got a 98 2WD 5-Speed V-6 with a cat-back exhaust (Mopar/Gibson)
> and I've noticed that something has broken loose inside the converter
> and I hear quite a bit of buzzing/rattling inside the cab.
> It's not the heat shields, and it's probably the catalyst bed, since
> giving the converter a tap with a rubber mallet produces the noise.
>
> Before I drag my otherwise pristine 17,000 mile truck to the dealer
> for what I expect to be a warranty wrestling match, has anyone else
> had the same problem? If they give me too much grief, I guess I'll
> just go to an aftermarket replacement. Comments?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Dan
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