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1996 Saturn Sedan Noises and rough running

Tiny
AL AUTO REPAIR
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  • 1996 SATURN SEDAN
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 10,900 MILES
I recently had a section of my front end muffer replaced.
I've noticed that when I now start my car it runs very rough and makes a grinding vibrating sound.
But after about 10 minutes it runs smooth and there is no sound or vibration.

I seems like something needs to warm up to eliminate the vibrations and sounds.
The sounds are almost like a bad suspension when driving.
Could it be my transmission fluid?
The cars pick up is fine however and I don't feel any slipage.
Thanks for any help.
Al
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 AT 6:27 PM

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Tiny
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Did u have the resonator replaced if u did the exhuast pipe could have been cut too long and now ur muffler is hitting the little ramp behind ur muffler. When ur car is cold grab ur exhaust tip and pull back on it a few times and see if u hear a rattling sound if u do ur exhaust needs to be adjusted. That rough running might just be the hitting of the exhaust making it feel like ur car is running rough but not. Let me know what u find.
Louie
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Thursday, October 8th, 2009 AT 5:24 PM
Tiny
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Hi Louie,
I did what you suggested and brought the car back to have the muffer adjusted.
Works fine-Thank you,
Al
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Friday, October 16th, 2009 AT 7:16 AM
Tiny
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Glad to hear u have everything all figured out thats great news glad I could be of help. Also thank u for ur donation that really does help keep us running.
Louie
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Friday, October 16th, 2009 AT 11:00 AM

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