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    Lately I noticed that there is a loud rattle in the muffler area at about 1100-1200 rpm. I searched some threads and the only solution they offered was to look for a loose heat shield. I did that and still can't find whats wrong. Anyone else have this problem and be able to fix it?
    <a href=\"http://www.onid.orst.edu/~waltejam/\" target=\"_blank\">98 Bright Red Camaro</a><br />Too many mods to list....check my website

  • #2
    Check the exhaust hangers. Make sure they're tight, and that the rubber inside isn't worn out. I had to replace one because the rubber was torn to crap from something...
    1997 Y87 Camaro with a motor and some stuff.

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    • #3
      look at the hangers and then check the cat for loose internals. I found my old cat was defective so I got a high flow Catco 3"

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      • #4
        Yup I recommend you check out your cat [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

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        • #5
          It doesn't sound like its coming from the cat area though....when it started rattling when I was behind the car i pushed down on the tips of the exhaust and it stopped and then started when i let up.
          <a href=\"http://www.onid.orst.edu/~waltejam/\" target=\"_blank\">98 Bright Red Camaro</a><br />Too many mods to list....check my website

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          • #6
            Do you have tips that have bolts that screw into the pipe to secure them? If so, the tips are the culprit. I fixed mine by applying thread lock and then tightening them as much as i can.
            1997 Camaro 30th Anniversary...M5, chrome 16\" 5-stars Goodyear 245/50R16<p><a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/issycamaroman\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/issycamaroman</a>

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            • #7
              Well...I finally diagnosed the culprit...the cat seemed to be making the noise and transmitting it down the exhaust so I could hear it out the tips. It only does it when it starts up so I don't know what the problem is but I plan on gutting the cat anyway....I'm just waiting for my o2 sim.
              <a href=\"http://www.onid.orst.edu/~waltejam/\" target=\"_blank\">98 Bright Red Camaro</a><br />Too many mods to list....check my website

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              • #8
                had the same problem, the dealer couldn't figure it out and kept replacing the y-pipe and cat...turns out it was the joint between the S pipe and the I pipe. Tighten that thing down with a clamp and your gonna be good to go.
                2000 Y87 Bird M5 with mods<p><a href=\"http://www.vzavenue.net/~ngeorg/\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.vzavenue.net/~ngeorg/</a>

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                • #9
                  <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by UNFNick2k:
                  Tighten that thing down with a clamp and your gonna be good to go.<hr></blockquote>

                  not pickin on you by quoting, but what's with everyone using bolt type catback systems. I just have the whole mofo welded together. Nothing will come loose and nothing will rattle (except my old def. cat and a broken hanger). [img]tongue.gif[/img]

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                  • #10
                    I have EVERYTHING WELDED and i had my cat replaced last week cause ithought thats what it was... WASNT........ well i STILL have a ratlle somewere and i can not figure out where the he!! it is and its driving me nuts !!!!!! i know it has something to do with the rear hanger but i cant figure out what..... the rubber is fine. its TIGHT. its not hitting any heat shields. And it is going to cause me to go INSANE. [img]graemlins/crybaby.gif[/img] :rolleyes: :mad: :(
                    AIS 2 OHH the memories... Great times and putting names with faces.<p>From \"interesting\" hooters waitress(Did you guys FLY ? ) to pissing BMW owners off on the ride home. To ending up in Philidelphia and USING (hahaha) an ice machine. I had a BLAST.<p>Thanxs to all that showed up!!

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                    • #11
                      <blockquote>quote:</font><hr> had the same problem, the dealer couldn't figure it out and kept replacing the y-pipe and cat...turns out it was the joint between the S pipe and the I pipe. Tighten that thing down with a clamp and your gonna be good to go. <hr></blockquote>

                      That seemed to fix it. We will see tomorrow if it is still fixed as it really only happened after sitting for a while. Thanks a ton.
                      <a href=\"http://www.onid.orst.edu/~waltejam/\" target=\"_blank\">98 Bright Red Camaro</a><br />Too many mods to list....check my website

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