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Old 11-08-2002, 04:40 AM
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Hissing/Rattling noise

I can't determine the sound exactly, but it seems to be a combination of both. Noticable during idle and in between 1k and 4k rpms, during acceleration. Seems to be in the vicinity of the control lever. Exhaust leak? Any ideas?

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Old 11-08-2002, 06:39 AM
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Re: Hissing/Rattling noise

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I can't determine the sound exactly, but it seems to be a combination of both. Noticable during idle and in between 1k and 4k rpms, during acceleration. Seems to be in the vicinity of the control lever. Exhaust leak? Any ideas?

-Sean
Rattle? probably heat shield..hissing? ex. leak..I'd check your cat out..maybe it has rotted and the shield is rattling.
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Re: Re: Hissing/Rattling noise

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Rattle? probably heat shield..hissing? ex. leak..I'd check your cat out..maybe it has rotted and the shield is rattling.
Thanks for your help, I will look at those two things.

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