Catalytic converter rattling???

[Casual]

Whats up guys,

Everytime I start to drive usually when its in 1st gear I hear this rattling noise coming from underneath the truck. So, yesterday I decided to slide under the truck and start tapping on the exhaust, I found that it could possibly be the catalytic converter. Im almost pretty sure it is.

Any ideas?? Could it be a bad catalytic converter??? Anykind of feedback would be really helpful.

HELP!

Thanks guys!

[Mikestang]

Cat heat shields coming loose is a pretty common thing on most any vehicle. If that's all it is you should be able to go to any exhaust shop and have them tack it back on with a welder in about 3 minutes.

[Casual]

Im gonna check it out. I dont remember seeing a heat shield though.. Oh well i'll double check anyways. Thanks!! Any other possibilities?

[intlcup]

I had a catalytic converter start rattling on me a few years back....

turned out that one half of the element inside had broken loose and rattled around. temporarily I had the loose stuff taken out so I could make it a couple weeks until I could afford a new one.

cheers!
-jesse

[Casual]

I had a catalytic converter start rattling on me a few years back....

turned out that one half of the element inside had broken loose and rattled around. temporarily I had the loose stuff taken out so I could make it a couple weeks until I could afford a new one.

cheers!
-jesse


AWWWWW MAAN..I hope thats not the case!! Thanks for the info..
Catalytic converter =$$$$$$!! :cry: