My Cat is a Buzzing

srwilson · Post by **srwilson** » Sun Jan 20, 2013 7:54 am

Anyone come up with a good way to keep the catalytic converter spring from buzzing?

I've tried two different springs and no luck so far. I thought about cutting a length of rubber hose and sliding the spring inside, but I'm sure it would melt and stink to high heaven.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

bobplyler · Post by **bobplyler** » Sun Jan 20, 2013 9:23 am

You sure it's not the heat shield?

timinator · Post by **timinator** » Sun Jan 20, 2013 1:02 pm

srwilson wrote:Anyone come up with a good way to keep the catalytic converter spring from buzzing?

I've tried two different springs and no luck so far. I thought about cutting a length of rubber hose and sliding the spring inside, but I'm sure it would melt and stink to high heaven.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

Use silicone hose.

Daniel · Post by **Daniel** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 1:11 pm

use a piece of old spark plug wire and slide that inside the spring

srwilson · Post by **srwilson** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 6:35 pm

@ Bob, yeah I removed the spring and the noise went away. I believe the spring is hitting the rocker panel. I tried to bend the tab down but was afraid to move it too much and possibly break the wield.

Thanks for the suggestions. I like the plugs wire idea, creative and green

I was thinking about heat shrink tubing too. If I get it fixed ill let you know.

Daniel · Post by **Daniel** » Tue Jan 22, 2013 2:47 am

heat shrink will melt off

wikkid · Post by **wikkid** » Tue Jan 22, 2013 8:33 am

Better have it lay off the catnip for a while.

rodman · Post by **rodman** » Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:30 pm

srwilson wrote:Anyone come up with a good way to keep the catalytic converter spring from buzzing?

I've tried two different springs and no luck so far. I thought about cutting a length of rubber hose and sliding the spring inside, but I'm sure it would melt and stink to high heaven.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

cut the cat out the car lol

srwilson · Post by **srwilson** » Tue Jan 22, 2013 8:15 pm

Eliminate the cat

Hmmmm... Now that's an idea... no cat no buzz.

Daniel · Post by **Daniel** » Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:08 pm

you could make a "test" tube that way you can put the cat back anytime you need to do so.

bobplyler · Post by **bobplyler** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 6:16 am

If it's a 3 bolt converter:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Test-Pipe-Fiat- ... 0278414795
or
http://www.midwest-bayless.com/storefro ... =250925326

rodman · Post by **rodman** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 12:42 pm

bobplyler wrote:If it's a 3 bolt converter:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Test-Pipe-Fiat- ... 0278414795
or
http://www.midwest-bayless.com/storefro ... =250925326

I like how its called a "TEST PIPE" lwe all dam well know what its for lol

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