Rattling Noise

[99CamaroBullet]

For about the last two months now I have been hearing this rattling noise coming from around the driveshaft or exhaust of my car. sounds like Tin hitting medal or something. Wondering if its a heat shield or an exhaust leak of some kind? I doubt its the Cat, but if it is its getting replaced anyhow, for a high-flow.
Any one else have this problem? If so can I have advice to correct problem.

Thanks, Chris

[Tyler]

prolly the heatshield of the cat.


i took mine off and it stopped rattleing.

[redcamaro9090]

I have the same problem and I'm pretty sure its the heat shield, I'm going to get it fixed when I get my high flow cat put on.

[satellite98]

I had two rattles but it wasn't the heatshield (though it could be in your case)

First was when the antenna was loose, but that was-of course-on the right side of the car, but was hard to detect and seemed loud.

The second was a clamp (on exhaust pipe) that was loosening. Tightened it up, no more rattles. Just make sure everythings is tightened down, no loose connections, etc.

[ March 01, 2003: Message edited by: satellite98 ]</p>

[Loochy88]

i removed my heat shield and that took care of everything for me. definitely check'em out

[Gmtech1005]

You should always have heatshields fixed. They are on there for a reason, trust me, gm doesn't put extra stuff on if they don't have to spend the money.

[marcus_3050]

Unless your cat is gutted then you will want to keep the heat sheild. The internals of the cat hold heat forever and if you park in grass you run a higher risk of catching fire. If the cat is gutted then the shell will quickly cool just like the rest of your exhaust pipe.

[96 T-Top Bird]

There could be MANY things ratteling from under the car.

My problem was in the STOCK Y-pipe. The pipe is actually two pipes. One smaller pipe inside of a larger one. well th smaller on on the inside rusted out and was creating a ratteling sound. I bought one used, had it replaced, and everything was fine. Drove me nuts for about 6 months.

[Rick M.]

Yeah I think mine might be a Y pipe now that you mention that. I always thought it was my cat, and I JUST replaced it with a high flow, and it's still rattling in the same area. I might have to check that out...thanks...

[2001camconvert]

I found my problem and it is probably yours to.
I have a 2001 camaro. Mine was the exhaust brace with the rubber bushing. I pulled it outwards toward the tire. and it cured it. Hope it works for you b/c that S*** drove me nutz...


Jack