I have a 94 new yorker and the other day it started making a rattiling sound near the catalytic convertor but only when the car is in drive and the a/c is on. I had a 96 Taurus that did this as well. Any suggestions?
2007-08-02 04:58:28 · 11 answers · asked by tekno_geko 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
"...it started making a rattling sound near the catalytic converter but only when the car is in drive and the a/c is on. "
Doesn't sound like a heat shield to me, I would get under the vehicle and look for a broken heat shield. On a '94 New Yorker, they would be above the exhaust system mounted to the floor pan. They do have a tendency to rust at the mountings and flop around hitting stuff. If none seem loose, then take a rubber hammer or the side of your fist and hit the Catalytic converter with medium force. If it rattles, then it is broken internally.
2007-08-09 13:23:46 · answer #1 · answered by Eric C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine did the same thing, I made sure it was tight and clean then I went to the automotive store and bought this stuff
( Don't remember what it is called it is for repairing gas tanks etc... ) I added some of that instant metal it comes in a tube like putty you work it together then you apply it to the heat shield it drys to a metal hard finish this made it stiffer so it wouldn't rattle. But no I would not suggest removing the shield.
2007-08-02 05:11:22 · answer #2 · answered by Bingo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there a way you could secure the heat shield without removing it? If you could bend it slightly at the right points, it could change the relationship between parts and make it stop rattling but still give you the safety of a heat shield.
2007-08-09 17:59:37 · answer #3 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the heat shield is there for a reason. it is there to dissipate theheat created by the converter. you might not break any laws but you will create more heat inside your car.find out if that really is the problem you might have an motor mount that is going bad
2007-08-02 05:13:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The heat sheild is there to prevent a fire in cases where you park in the grass or over anything that may not stand the heat. It is your risk if you remove it.
2007-08-02 05:32:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's perfectly safe and you won't be violating any crazy environmental or emissions issues.
Ocassionally, they are a bi*ch to remove as they are made of stainless steel. Don't try to cut it, just bend it back and forth many times.
2007-08-02 05:06:03 · answer #6 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you heard of a brand name chevrolet? no messes like this one ford and chrysler the tend to over heat and to make all kind of noises . buy a chevy changes are good..
2007-08-09 11:06:31 · answer #7 · answered by freesmile 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is fine to remove it. just dont park over anything flammable and leave the car idleing for an extended time frame.
2007-08-02 05:08:46 · answer #8 · answered by Yes I am here!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
REPAIR IT THE CORRECT WAY BECAUSE THE NEXT QUESTION THAT YOU POST WILL READ..
"HOW TO REBUILD A 94 CHRYSLER AFTER FIRE DAMAGE".
IT IS THERE TO PROTECT THE CAR BUT MORE IMPORTANT TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
2007-08-08 02:23:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but do not park in tall an dry grass.
2007-08-09 19:11:50 · answer #10 · answered by canivieu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋