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Catalytic converter noises

Tiny
MSUMNERS1967
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  • 1998 LEXUS GS 300
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
I hear a clicking sound after I turn my car, like a bending metal sound from underneath the car. Is it the Catalytic Converter, and should I be concerned?
Thursday, June 30th, 2011 AT 5:00 AM

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Tiny
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That's typically the muffler and tail pipe contracting as they cool down. That's completely normal.
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Thursday, June 30th, 2011 AT 7:23 AM
Tiny
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I agree, nothing to be concerned with here.
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Thursday, June 30th, 2011 AT 8:02 AM

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