2006 Buick LaCrosse rattle

2006 BUICK LA CROSSE
46,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVIDG07
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I hear a rattle noise when car starts, it goes away when engine reaches norm operating temp
Feb 13, 2011 at 1:51 PM
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HMAC300
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you might have a broken converter shield and it rattles until it gets warmed up.
Feb 13, 2011 at 7:00 PM
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DAVIDG07
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To: hmac300;
Your diagnosis was right on point...shield just needed spot welding...thanks very much.
Feb 27, 2011 at 8:34 PM
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