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1997 Subaru Legacy Repair Question


Topics covered: Catalytic converter, Heat shield, Noise.
Mileage: 140,000 miles.

Asked on July 13, 2011

Rattle in Exhaust

My 97 legacy has a rattle when accelerate and let off. Embarrassing in town. starts when car warms up! Is it something in cat?
Avatar Asked by mousty

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Replied on July 13, 2011

Could be a heat shield or a loose hanger

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on July 13, 2011

already checked all shields and hangers

Tiny Response from mousty
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Replied on July 14, 2011

Investigate the catalytic converter-shake it around and listen -you shouldn't hear anything-let me know

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on July 14, 2011

noise is coming from front cat. Am I able to eliminate front cat with test pipe? Will car run ok or no?

Tiny Response from mousty
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Replied on July 15, 2011

Won't hurt to try-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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