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F430 Exhaust Rattle / Loose catback cover?

Discussion in '360/430' started by dcarroll95, Sep 30, 2015.

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  1. dcarroll95

    dcarroll95 Rookie

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    #1 dcarroll95, Sep 30, 2015
    Got a pre-loved F430 last week and noticed a pretty good exhaust rattle around 4k RPM. The well known exhaust mounts are fine and the tips aren't rattling. Poked around on it tonight and noticed that when I accidentally pressed on the cat back (muffler) it made a metal noise. Come to find that I can shift the can left to right about 1/8 inch, so I bet it's rattling since it's loose.

    Anyone had this problem? Thinking about taking it to a shop and having them weld it on a bit to stop it from rattling. Of course I could replace it with a fancy new cat back but I like the stock sound and don't want to go louder (loud enough).
     
  2. martiy1971

    martiy1971 Formula Junior

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    #2 martiy1971, Oct 1, 2015
    Sounds like a potential loose cat between at the location between the headers and cat connection. normally they are rock solid and if loose the front flange could be rattling.
     
  3. Perkins

    Perkins Formula Junior

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    #3 Perkins, Oct 1, 2015
    The muffler on my car is loose too, but it doesn't rattle. Very common issue and in fact I'e heard that it is designed that way. Some people decide to tack weld the connections at the muffler can. Your rattle might be coming from somewhere else.
     
  4. TnT F430

    TnT F430 Karting

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    #4 TnT F430, Oct 1, 2015
    I too have an annoying rattle I can't find. It sounds like a bolt has backed out and the washer is loose and rattling. Mine does not sound like it is coming from the engine compartment but it is hard to tell. It is going on the lift this week for headers so I will see what I can find. Good luck.
     
  5. Red 27

    Red 27 Formula 3

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    #5 Red 27, Oct 1, 2015
    I had a bad rattle and found the exhaust bracket was cracked, replaced with Capristo. Still had a rattle and it was the exhaust bypass valve. Needed to replace.
     
  6. eagleye49

    eagleye49 Karting

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    #6 eagleye49, Oct 2, 2015
    Exhaust brackets frequently crack. They mount the exhaust rigidly to the transaxle case. Pull the cover and check... New brackets are inexpensive, but will fail again. Consider Capristo brackets.
     
  7. kommons

    kommons Karting

    Sep 30, 2013
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    #7 kommons, Oct 2, 2015
    +1

    Cracks are particularly resonant at 4k rpms coincidentally. These brackets almost always crack.
     

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