Rattle in my catalytic converter
 

My cat converter is rattlin' something fierce at around 1200-1500 RPM. Any fix
for this or am I looking at a new one? If so, what should I get (factory or
aftermarket) and what do they cost roughly?

-jeff

Re: Rattle in my catalytic converter
 

Handywired did pass the time by typing:
> My cat converter is rattlin' something fierce at around 1200-1500 RPM. Any
> fix for this or am I looking at a new one? If so, what should I get (factory
> or aftermarket) and what do they cost roughly?

Make sure it's not the heat shield around the cat. A real long hose clamp
can secure it long enough to find out.

If it is internal your better replacing it quickly before it barfs into
the muffler and you get even more rattles.

Used to say aftermarket, but for the most part OEM/Factory parts are
better. All depends.

Can't give you a cost without knowing your model. Try here.
http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/moparonline.htm

You should be able to get that price at your local dealer, just
ask politely for their "best price".


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HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors

Re: Rattle in my catalytic converter
 

Handywired did pass the time by typing:
> My cat converter is rattlin' something fierce at around 1200-1500 RPM. Any
> fix for this or am I looking at a new one? If so, what should I get (factory
> or aftermarket) and what do they cost roughly?

Make sure it's not the heat shield around the cat. A real long hose clamp
can secure it long enough to find out.

If it is internal your better replacing it quickly before it barfs into
the muffler and you get even more rattles.

Used to say aftermarket, but for the most part OEM/Factory parts are
better. All depends.

Can't give you a cost without knowing your model. Try here.
http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/moparonline.htm

You should be able to get that price at your local dealer, just
ask politely for their "best price".


--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.cox.net/wilsond
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors

Re: Rattle in my catalytic converter
 

Handywired did pass the time by typing:
> My cat converter is rattlin' something fierce at around 1200-1500 RPM. Any
> fix for this or am I looking at a new one? If so, what should I get (factory
> or aftermarket) and what do they cost roughly?

Make sure it's not the heat shield around the cat. A real long hose clamp
can secure it long enough to find out.

If it is internal your better replacing it quickly before it barfs into
the muffler and you get even more rattles.

Used to say aftermarket, but for the most part OEM/Factory parts are
better. All depends.

Can't give you a cost without knowing your model. Try here.
http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/moparonline.htm

You should be able to get that price at your local dealer, just
ask politely for their "best price".


--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.cox.net/wilsond
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors

Re: Rattle in my catalytic converter
 

Handywired did pass the time by typing:
> My cat converter is rattlin' something fierce at around 1200-1500 RPM. Any
> fix for this or am I looking at a new one? If so, what should I get (factory
> or aftermarket) and what do they cost roughly?

Make sure it's not the heat shield around the cat. A real long hose clamp
can secure it long enough to find out.

If it is internal your better replacing it quickly before it barfs into
the muffler and you get even more rattles.

Used to say aftermarket, but for the most part OEM/Factory parts are
better. All depends.

Can't give you a cost without knowing your model. Try here.
http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/moparonline.htm

You should be able to get that price at your local dealer, just
ask politely for their "best price".


--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.cox.net/wilsond
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors

Re: Rattle in my catalytic converter
 

The cat in my wifes G.C rattled for almost 2 years, I took it out and
put in a homemade straight pipe. The only problem is the check engine
light is always on due to no signal from the downstream o2 sensor. My
old YJ just up and failed one day on the way to work, the catalyst
jammed in the outlet nozzle and the best I could do was 70 or 80 km/h.
A 5/8" hole drilled upstream of the cat allowed me to get it to a
muffler shop....it's amazing how much gas can exhaust out such a
little hole.

On 02 Apr 2004 04:09:00 GMT, handywired@aol.com (Handywired) wrote:

>My cat converter is rattlin' something fierce at around 1200-1500 RPM. Any fix
>for this or am I looking at a new one? If so, what should I get (factory or
>aftermarket) and what do they cost roughly?
>
>-jeff

Re: Rattle in my catalytic converter
 

The cat in my wifes G.C rattled for almost 2 years, I took it out and
put in a homemade straight pipe. The only problem is the check engine
light is always on due to no signal from the downstream o2 sensor. My
old YJ just up and failed one day on the way to work, the catalyst
jammed in the outlet nozzle and the best I could do was 70 or 80 km/h.
A 5/8" hole drilled upstream of the cat allowed me to get it to a
muffler shop....it's amazing how much gas can exhaust out such a
little hole.

On 02 Apr 2004 04:09:00 GMT, handywired@aol.com (Handywired) wrote:

>My cat converter is rattlin' something fierce at around 1200-1500 RPM. Any fix
>for this or am I looking at a new one? If so, what should I get (factory or
>aftermarket) and what do they cost roughly?
>
>-jeff

Re: Rattle in my catalytic converter
 

The cat in my wifes G.C rattled for almost 2 years, I took it out and
put in a homemade straight pipe. The only problem is the check engine
light is always on due to no signal from the downstream o2 sensor. My
old YJ just up and failed one day on the way to work, the catalyst
jammed in the outlet nozzle and the best I could do was 70 or 80 km/h.
A 5/8" hole drilled upstream of the cat allowed me to get it to a
muffler shop....it's amazing how much gas can exhaust out such a
little hole.

On 02 Apr 2004 04:09:00 GMT, handywired@aol.com (Handywired) wrote:

>My cat converter is rattlin' something fierce at around 1200-1500 RPM. Any fix
>for this or am I looking at a new one? If so, what should I get (factory or
>aftermarket) and what do they cost roughly?
>
>-jeff

Re: Rattle in my catalytic converter
 

The cat in my wifes G.C rattled for almost 2 years, I took it out and
put in a homemade straight pipe. The only problem is the check engine
light is always on due to no signal from the downstream o2 sensor. My
old YJ just up and failed one day on the way to work, the catalyst
jammed in the outlet nozzle and the best I could do was 70 or 80 km/h.
A 5/8" hole drilled upstream of the cat allowed me to get it to a
muffler shop....it's amazing how much gas can exhaust out such a
little hole.

On 02 Apr 2004 04:09:00 GMT, handywired@aol.com (Handywired) wrote:

>My cat converter is rattlin' something fierce at around 1200-1500 RPM. Any fix
>for this or am I looking at a new one? If so, what should I get (factory or
>aftermarket) and what do they cost roughly?
>
>-jeff

Re: Rattle in my catalytic converter
 

Check with your Stealership if there's any guarantee on it. Here in
California SMOG stuff is covered out to about eight thousand miles.
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Handywired wrote:
>
> My cat converter is rattlin' something fierce at around 1200-1500 RPM. Any fix
> for this or am I looking at a new one? If so, what should I get (factory or
> aftermarket) and what do they cost roughly?
>
> -jeff