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Old 11-23-2016, 08:36 AM
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My C5 exhaust had an annoying rattle. Here is the fix that worked for me.

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Yep, common fix for that particular rattle (there are a few potential noise makers in the C5 exhaust).
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Had an annoying exhaust rattle on my C5 (C6 is similar setup) and this is the fix I used to get rid of it. Quick Video.

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Great idea. Thanks for sharing.
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I noticed yesterday when I was polishing my tips a metallic noise when I bumped the exhaust. I'll have to check and see if that's where it's coming from.
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I noticed yesterday when I was polishing my tips a metallic noise when I bumped the exhaust. I'll have to check and see if that's where it's coming from.
What did you find?
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Yep, common fix for that particular rattle (there are a few potential noise makers in the C5 exhaust).
My other rattle prior to this was broken catalyst material within the main converter....
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Thanks for sharing the video. Good tips for some annoying rattles.
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dodge omni... holy shitttt

lmao ... i spit out my big red
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dodge omni... holy shitttt

lmao ... i spit out my big red
Years ago I raced a dodge omni 024 at the dragstrip with my pokey 14second 4th gen camaro at the time, lost, and was pissed!
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Thanks.
No Problem. Spring is here, fix that rattle before you head out
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