Another noise

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Originally Posted by Rsnail

Would this be possible with a brand new catalytic converter purchased 3 months ago?

Unlikely, though I suppose anything's possible. The historical problem was with the factory fitted ceramic type.



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[Rsnail]

The sound is getting more and more noisy, here it is heard from outside near the sill:

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Does it sound the same from the opposite side? (from the same spot on the opposite sill)

[Rsnail]

Yes, also listened to the catalytic converter and to the whole exhaust with a listening stick, and it seems that it's coming from there, although can't tell for sure to be honest... but I remember that when my old original cat packed up it sounded the same, the only difference was that when I held a thick metal bar against it, that was stopping the cat from vibrating on the inside and it stopped the rattle, now if I hold a stick against it, it's still ratting

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It does sound like catalyst rattle and the way it varies with exhaust flow/engine revs seems consistant with that. Maybe ask your local garage or exhaust depot to listen to it from underneath? I presume it's still under warranty so the supplier should help.


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[Rsnail]

Yup, I've already had a broken cat and know pretty good enough how that sounds as the sound was always waking me up even if I was still half asleep hopping in the car to go to work in the cold mornings Already messaged the supplier, I hope he's serious enough to answer atleast, it's an article bought from ebay and the listing has been removed, but theoretically I should have a minimum of 1 year guarantee if I bought it as new as far as I know, hope I'll manage to have it replaced, but I am afraid that it won't happen...

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Originally Posted by T-Cut

Get eBay involved. I've found they take the buyer's position very seriously. If the item is still in warranty, removing the listing won't change that. eBay might refund you if the seller turns out less than cooperative.


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Originally Posted by Rsnail

..... it's an article bought from ebay and the listing has been removed, but theoretically I should have a minimum of 1 year guarantee ...

I agree with TC - eBay is the next option if the seller won't refund or replace.

What make is the cat - was there a manufacturer's label on it?

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[Phil th Barrow]

Originally Posted by Rsnail

Would this be possible with a brand new catalytic converter purchased 3 months ago?

Yes mine did it on a 306 once. It wasn't out of guarantee.. They made sure on th replacement that it was fully heated before I drove off. (They left engine running for ages) It was ok th second time..