2006-10-29 14:51:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
the filter that takes out all the toxins from exaust thats what is rattiling shoulh get new one but there about a hundred bucks you don't need it but it's illeagal not to have it
2006-10-29 14:56:19 · answer #1 · answered by alwaysright 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually what rattles in a catalytic is not in it but on it. Most catalytic converters have a metal heat shield which rusts and rattles before it eventually falls off. It's put there to keep grass and leaves from catching fire if say you park on a grassy field, etc. Any reasonable mechanic can fix this easily and inexpensively. Like I said before, it will eventually fall off, but it may drive you crazy before then.
2006-10-29 23:02:06 · answer #2 · answered by bondo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rattle is caused by a loose baffle.The weld gives way after a period of time. most cases it is caused by condensation from the engine that forms rust.
Purchase a new Converter.Make sure there are small weep holes drilled in the bottom of the box to let condensation to escape.
This situtation happens in cold weather eg Winter.
2006-10-29 23:03:00 · answer #3 · answered by waltzsingmatilda2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it's the metal shield on the outside of them but as of late it's broken honeycomb substrate inside the cat (Pellets are almost never used anymore on Fords.. all I ever saw was honeycomb on the inside for last 10+ years)
2006-10-29 23:35:23 · answer #4 · answered by gearbox 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Platinum? I think there are platinum pellets in there. The pellets allow for more surface area so more catalytic converting can go on.
2006-10-29 22:56:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are pellets, which is the substance that react chemically with the exhaust, inside the casing that move about freely that cause the noise you hear. there has to be space for the exhaust to flow thru.
2006-10-29 22:59:05 · answer #6 · answered by Richard H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and the inside of it might have come loose they,ll do this on an older vehicle,you may need to replace it,you can get an after market for it pretty reasonable these days good luck i hope this help,s.
2006-10-29 22:57:26 · answer #7 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take the converter off, get the broken pieces of that honeycomb stuff out, and put the converter back on. (good enough until you can get a new one).
2006-10-29 23:02:06 · answer #8 · answered by pickitngrin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Broken pieces of the platinum comb.
2006-10-29 22:54:45 · answer #9 · answered by Pancakes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it rattles its bad , needs replaced
2006-10-30 10:16:56 · answer #10 · answered by Mechanical 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋