Engine Noise During Acceleration
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From: Memphis, Tn
The chances of a sway bar breaking the exhaust manifold are slim to none in my opinion. If you're worried take a look at the sway bar for rub marks, I'll bet you don't find any.
It would take some considerable force placed on the manifold to break it, you'd really have to bottom out on something, then you'd have corresponding damage to the downpipe and the exhaust.
It would take some considerable force placed on the manifold to break it, you'd really have to bottom out on something, then you'd have corresponding damage to the downpipe and the exhaust.
Do you think me treating my HHR like the General Lee has anything to do with this?
just kidding.
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update:
I dropped my HHR off at the dealership (the 1st one that I took it to when this problem started up) this morning. The service rep just called to tell me that they are replacing the catalytic converter. She said that her mechanic feels that it's the cat instead of the manifold.
...whatever works, and if it doesn't work then they can try something else. She said that it should be ready tomorrow. Key word = should
I'll be headed to a rental car place this afternoon so I can get to work or anywhere else that I need to. This time I'll be going for a sport compact, but I for sure won't be asking for something like what I already drive. Last time that didn't work out so well for me.
Some of you may remember this
My rental is a Dodge Caliber
I dropped my HHR off at the dealership (the 1st one that I took it to when this problem started up) this morning. The service rep just called to tell me that they are replacing the catalytic converter. She said that her mechanic feels that it's the cat instead of the manifold.
...whatever works, and if it doesn't work then they can try something else. She said that it should be ready tomorrow. Key word = should
I'll be headed to a rental car place this afternoon so I can get to work or anywhere else that I need to. This time I'll be going for a sport compact, but I for sure won't be asking for something like what I already drive. Last time that didn't work out so well for me.
Some of you may remember this
My rental is a Dodge Caliber
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BAM! The tech said it was the cat, but from the looks of it the entire downpipe w/cat was replaced.
My HHR sounds like it should now, and I can even hear the engine purr when I'm laying into the throttle. It's been a while since I've heard that.
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My Cobalt SS had an odd rattle whenever I would take off. It was a rattle, sounded like a heat-shield. It was only REALLY noticeable from outside.
Took it in, they replaced the manifold. Still rattled. They replaced the cat, went away. Sounds like yours was similar.
Took it in, they replaced the manifold. Still rattled. They replaced the cat, went away. Sounds like yours was similar.
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for free.
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Cool, & free is always nice..
