Re: Rattle under the Truck (Cat Converter)

From: JT McBride (mcbride@abac.com)
Date: Mon Jan 04 1999 - 15:49:08 EST


> I have noticed a ratttled under my truck. I took a look under and
>saw two hangers that are supposed to be connected to my Flowmaster
>hanging freely. I thought this was the problemso I mcgyvered them so they
>wouldn't be touching the muffler. But it still makes the noise. I went to
>the exhaust shop were I got the Flowmaster installed and he said the cat
>was broken. He said take it to dealer under warranty. Well, I looked
>under my truck at the cat and I can't see anything wrong with it. I
>didn't get a chance to shake it, since it was too hot. Any ideas? Also,
>do you think the dealer

The cat will ´rattle´ with little explosions if your truck is missing or
running rich (like a bad O2 sensor). Is the truck down on power at all?
Been awhile since a tune-up? Checked spark plug wire routing?

Jim
´93 4x4 CC V8



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