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96 PA - Noise from the passenger side


vincynick
03-05-2008, 02:54 PM
When I am drive at low speed, I am hearing noise from the passenger side, sounds like I have couple tin cans on string tied behind the car. I am puzzle as to what it is. I know it is not the exhaust. I jacked the car up and did see anything. It only happens at low speed. It does happen when idling, or if I rev the engine. Please help.

HotZ28
03-05-2008, 05:32 PM
More than likely, what you are hearing is the catalytic converter. :uhoh: When this thing breaks loose from the inside, fragments of the catalysts swirl around in the housing and sound like “tin cans dragging behind the car". Take it to a muffler shop where they can put it in a rack for inspection. (You can not see this from the outside). Replacement cats run around 125-175 bucks installed, depending on where you take it. MagnaFlow cats are a good replacement.

vincynick
03-06-2008, 11:40 AM
Thanks for your reply. Do you know where I can purchase one only and help with the specific unit that I need would be appreciated.

HotZ28
03-06-2008, 01:35 PM
MagnaFlow Exhaust
1996 BUICK PARK AVENUE
Engine: V6 3.8 Liter
Part Number: 94806
Catalytic Converter: 94800 Series Round; OBDII Compliant; Universal; 2.5" Id; Without O2 Boss; Front

Available @ Advanced, Pep Boys, O’Rielly

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