1999 Dodge Dakota tin-like rattle coming from underneath

1999 DODGE DAKOTA
142,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MNELSON275
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when im driving at certain RPM ranges, i get a "tinny" sounding rattle coming from underneath my truck. i was told it was most likely the catalytic converter but i dont know for sure. any wisdom you could share with me would be much appreciated.

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Jun 3, 2009 at 11:50 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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IT could be the inside of the converter has broken loose, or the heat shield is loose. Take a rubber mallot and tap the exhaust with it to see if you can hear the sound. Let me know what you find.

Joe
Jun 5, 2009 at 11:49 AM
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