Re: 9020V Catalytic Converter Noise

["Bob D'Amato" <mx@snet.com>]

On Sun, 23 Mar 1997, Solomon Ngan wrote:

> My '90 90q20v is doing similar thing lately.  I thought it was the heat
> shield, but I am convinced it is the cat.  The noise only occurs at 2,900
> rpm.  I believe I had the same problem 2 years ago (80,000Km).  At that
> time the dealer sent it out to Montreal for "rebuilt" ?? I don't know
> exactly what they have done to it.  Does anyone know whether cat can be
> rebuilt ??
> Right now, the noise is not too bad. I don't know how much it will get
> worse.
> 

Before you do anything, check the front seam going the circumfrance of 
the cat. That seam gets -->REAL<-- close to the tranny. Its real common 
for them to rattle there. Get under and look,if it looks like its been 
rubbing, thats the noise. Look for busted donuts or possible bad engine 
mount.

Bob




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