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      09-02-2019, 10:01 PM   #1
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rattle in exhaust area

I cannot figure out where the rattle is coming from. I had aftermarket xpipe as well as catback and replaced them with stock exhaust. After the replacement with complete stock exhaust, I cannot figure out where the rattle is coming from. I checked the area from cats all the way to the back and no metal is touching the body of the car.

I even put the car on jack stands and started the car and looked under but no rattle was there. It can be only noticed when car is driven.

Anyone who faced similar problem know where or what to look for?

this problem is driving me crazy as it cannot be heard/noticed while car is on lift
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      09-02-2019, 11:22 PM   #2
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I cannot figure out where the rattle is coming from. I had aftermarket xpipe as well as catback and replaced them with stock exhaust. After the replacement with complete stock exhaust, I cannot figure out where the rattle is coming from. I checked the area from cats all the way to the back and no metal is touching the body of the car.

I even put the car on jack stands and started the car and looked under but no rattle was there. It can be only noticed when car is driven.

Anyone who faced similar problem know where or what to look for?

this problem is driving me crazy as it cannot be heard/noticed while car is on lift
I recently had a rattle and it was the bracket that attaches the x-pipe to the mount behind the transmission. The bracket had snapped at the flange on the driver side pipe. The two edges were rattling against each other. Guessing it's time for engine mounts this off season...
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Found the issue. It was the xpipe connecting support not tightened very well causing the rattle

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