1992 Ford Explorer heat shield

1992 FORD EXPLORER
221,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MIKELEE1011
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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
Oct 17, 2009 at 1:06 AM
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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.
Oct 26, 2009 at 8:07 AM