1992 Ford Explorer heat shield

Tiny
MIKELEE1011
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  • 1992 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 221,000 MILES
I just got a brand new transmission put into my explorer and I notice some rattling noises and it was coming from the heat sheild on the catalyac converter. Well I tooking the bottom half of the shield off. I was wondering if it will ruin my transmission leaving it off. I notice today when I was heading to work the transmission kicked out of gear but it didnt do it anymore today. I am just trying to find a solution for this heat shield problem
Saturday, October 17th, 2009 AT 1:06 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The heat shield should be in place. It can cause a few different problems. If you still have the part you removed, replace it and use a couple hose clamps to hold it in place. If you make them good and tight, it won't make any noise.
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Monday, October 26th, 2009 AT 8:07 AM

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