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1997 Ford F-150 Rattling noise

Tiny
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Shakes or Wobbles problem
1997 Ford F150 V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 220.00 miles

I have a 1997 ford F150 4.6. When it warms up at idle it rattles under the truck if I put in park it stops when I drive it stops, But when I am at a light it starts up rattling. Is this something with the transmission or catalyc converter.
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Sunday, March 15th, 2009 AT 6:41 PM

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Tiny
ZACKMAN
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It is your heat shield for either the catalytic converter and/or the exhaust pipe. Many times you can use a couple of the biggest hose clamp like this one


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_rep9052xx_1.jpg


and tighten the shield back into place, rather than spending money to have the shield welded back on.
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Sunday, March 15th, 2009 AT 10:29 PM
Tiny
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Thanks I will try that.
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Monday, March 16th, 2009 AT 7:05 AM
Tiny
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Sure thing. Let me know if that works for you.
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Monday, March 16th, 2009 AT 9:29 PM
Tiny
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I did that and it still has a small rattle, so I am going to try another clamp and see what happens.
But great advice. Thank you.
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 AT 5:46 PM
Tiny
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And sometimes, you have to straighten the heat shield and move the clamps around to get better and tighter fit.
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 AT 8:48 PM
Tiny
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I will see if I positioned it right. Thanks.
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Wednesday, March 18th, 2009 AT 4:46 PM

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