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What is the catalytic converter protector?
Heat shield.
My 95 ford explorer is a nice truck but when I go upto 3roms my engine or whatever starts to rattle and I dont know what it is is that something I should be concerned about?
Maybe the heat shield on catalyytic converter Maybe the heat shield on catalytic converter Maybe the heat shield on catalytic converter Maybe the heat shield on catalytic converter
What part of a catalytic converter is the heat shield?
I do not believe that catalytic converters (as used in exhaust systems) have a heat shield. They are simply porous blocks through which the exhaust gasses flow.
Why does your 2000 GMC sierra engine rattle?
Check heat shield on catalytic converter
2004 Toyota corolla metallic rattling noise?
Check the heat shield on the catalytic converter
Is it safe to drive without a cover for a catalytic converter?
No,, the converter gets very hot and can cause a fire if no heat shield is in place.
Does a defective catalytic converter have a clanging or rattling sound?
Yes, it can and this may also be a loose or cracked converter heat shield.
What causes rattling noise when accelerating?
Heat shield on catalytic converter? Octane rating of fuel not high enough Timing too far advanced Catalytic converter itself
Why does a catalytic converter rattle?
Normally the heat shield on top of the converter is the source of the rattle. It is possible the the converter medium itself has broken into pieces resulting in a rattle that sounds as if there are rocks in the converter. If the heat shield and the rest of your exhaust seems secure, it is likely the converter needs to be replaced.
What could cause a catalytic converter to rattle.?
Catalytic converters do not rattle. If it does it will need to be replaced as it may block the exhaust. Loose heat shield?
How to stop the Rattling noise from a catalytic converter?
The heat shield on top of the converter may have broken loose. it can be repaired. If the rattling is inside the converter it must be replaced.
Where is the heat shield on a car?
There are several most found near exhaust manifolds & around muffler pipes & parts like the catalytic converter has heat shield above it
