Originally posted by CSVT1214:
Originally posted by Tony2005:
Check heat shield for catalytic converter. Could be loose.




... And that wouldn't only happen right on startup. ..



Mine did. I thought it was that timing chain slap that was in the FAQ but noticed what it was when I went under and tapped on the heatshield. I think FavoriteMystaque had the same problem. I took his solution. Used an exhaust repair clamp.


"Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles