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Catalyc Converter - 1/23/2006 11:51:44 AM

TROJN007

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Has anyone had trouble with these, i have 97 ranger 2.3 and their is a terrible rattling coming from the converter. I was wondering if anyone has had this problem is their anything i can do besides replace the whole pipe?

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Jeff

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RE: Catalyc Converter - 1/24/2006 6:13:15 PM

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I've got a 98 ranger 2.5 I4. I'm currently having the same prob. I replaced the exhaust system but it didn't help. My next step is the cat converter also. Just ordered one ($170). My new exhaust does sound sweet though. (Gibson single pipe performance cat back exhuast system)

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RE: Catalyc Converter - 1/25/2006 4:48:35 PM

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The only thing that could rattle around on your cat. convertor is the heat shield. Use large hoseclamps and go around it, you will probably have to connect two togeather. I would buy enough clamps to put them both towards the inlet and the outlet. Your other option is to simply pull the loose heatshield off. It probably was a broken weld or two on one side and rattles when you hit bumps or when the engine is running at a certain rpm. You can start from the side with the broken welds and bend it back and forth untill it comes all the way off.

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RE: Catalyc Converter - 1/28/2006 7:46:38 PM

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Just replaced my cat and the rattling stopped. Mine was rattling during acceleration and as soon as I took my foot off the gas, it would stop. I spent way too much on a direct fit cat which had to be cut anyways due to my new exhaust. just get a universal cat and save some money.

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RE: Catalyc Converter - 1/29/2006 9:02:15 PM

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Myself, I would either fasten or remove the heatshield that is most likley causing your problem before spending any $$$. Just my opinion, but why replace something that isn't broke?

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