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Help diagnosing metallic noise

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Holy schmidt, Mar 17, 2017.

  1. Mar 17, 2017 at 7:24 PM
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    Holy schmidt

    Holy schmidt [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I had my catalytic converter replaced about a month due to a CEL I had this rattle before and was hoping this sound would be fixed also but its still here. Now im trying unsuccessfully to find what it is. Id love some insight if anyone has some
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cvmvp7T1D8
     
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  2. Mar 18, 2017 at 3:33 AM
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    Dalandser

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    Exhaust hitting / rattling against something metal? Heard a lot of wind noise but thought I heard something like that in the background.
     
  3. Mar 18, 2017 at 3:57 AM
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    Is this noise happening only when you accelerate? I have the same noise and have been trying to hunt it down without success.
     
  4. Mar 18, 2017 at 7:06 AM
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    I could hear it but, I can't get anything outta the video.

    If I understand what you wrote, you had one of the sounds before & after the converter was changed (I bet that wasn't cheap).

    Do you have access to a GoPro? Can you put it on the underside of the truck and attempt to narrow the source?
     
  5. Mar 18, 2017 at 9:44 AM
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    As far as i can tell/hear yes. When i let off the gas it seems to go away
    Yeah so i had this before i replaced the cat (was almost hollowed so it needed it) and was hoping it mightve been related to it. I will try and find a friend to let me borrow their gopro or find a way to rig up a camera today.
     
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  6. Mar 18, 2017 at 9:48 AM
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    I'm in mud and rocks daily it's just part of how whatever my DD is used. I get rocks EVERWHERE...they make the crappiest sound when trapped between any heat shield and whatever it's saving.
     
  7. Mar 18, 2017 at 10:14 AM
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    Think i may have found it. The head shield on the headers had a missing bolt and would rattle when i hit it. Ill go for a ride after i eat here
     
  8. Mar 18, 2017 at 10:39 AM
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    Nice, that very well could be the source.
     

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