Strange noise from underneath
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Melting Slicks
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From: Na
Strange noise from underneath
Alright, this may be a long shot but I'll ask anyway. When I start my car up in the morning, at idle, there's this strange noise that seems to come from under the pass. side rear. It sounds more like a slapping sound and progressively gets louder as the RPMs go up. It seems that it has something to do with the exhaust. If I open up the pass. side rear compartment, the noise seems that it's coming directly underneath that, but I don't see anything that can possibley cause a noise at that spot. One thing I do know is that the noise disappears as the car warms up :confused:. I must stop this noise because it's freaking annoying:mad . Anyone have any ideas? :cheers:
[Modified by NUckINg FuTS, 3:04 PM 5/6/2002]
[Modified by NUckINg FuTS, 3:04 PM 5/6/2002]
Racer
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: South Bend, IN 46628 Indiana
Re: Strange noise from underneath (NUckINg FuTS)
Look at the heat shields on your cats also there is a tube that connects to the exhaust I am not sure what it does but it could also be the problem.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Na
Re: Strange noise from underneath (Fastguy)
Exhaust is hitting the bottom of the differential.
Look at the heat shields on your cats also there is a tube that connects to the exhaust I am not sure what it does but it could also be the problem.
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: modland CT
Re: Strange noise from underneath (NUckINg FuTS)
your cat could be breaking up & once its warmed up it will not rattle. if it is your cat eventually you will overheat & loose horse power. :eek: try kicking your exhaust when its cold if it rattles you either have a loose heat shield or the cat is breaking apart within??? :confused: p.s thanks for the guage pod & guage..they arrived in perfect condition as promised. :cheers:
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Melting Slicks
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From: Na
Re: Strange noise from underneath (yoslambo1@cs.com)
your cat could be breaking up & once its warmed up it will not rattle. if it is your cat eventually you will overheat & loose horse power. :eek: try kicking your exhaust when its cold if it rattles you either have a loose heat shield or the cat is breaking apart within??? :confused: p.s thanks for the guage pod & guage..they arrived in perfect condition as promised. :cheers:
Glad you like the guage and pod :) BTW, I don't have cats :yesnod:
Heel & Toe
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Las Vegas NV
Re: Strange noise from underneath (NUckINg FuTS)
I just posted a similar question, then read your thread. We might have the same problem. Read my post. It's driving me crazy too!!!!!!! Let me know if you find the source and I will let you know if I do.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Na
Re: Strange noise from underneath (devons88vette2)
I just posted a similar question, then read your thread. We might have the same problem. Read my post. It's driving me crazy too!!!!!!! Let me know if you find the source and I will let you know if I do.
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