Exhaust Rattle on the 350??

[gojoego]

While I don't hear the squeek or chirp, that doesn't mean I don't have the problem because I'm hearing impaired. That's why I like my loud SGT. It's the first car I can really hear. So will someone tell me where to look for the marks because I'm planning on changing my oil soon and would like to fix it then.

[roush427R]

...the problem is the driver side muffler hanger. Look under the back of the car to the rear of the muffler and on top. You will see the bright metal rod that is attached to the muffler. That rod slides into a body mount. On my black car it is black. Follow the shiny metal rod to the rear of the car, you will see it is only a few fractions of an inch from a body part, maybe the backside of the bumper. In my car you can see an a vertical scratch where the rod has made contact with the body.

Mine doesn't make a loud rattle it is more of a low squeek. The problem was supposed to have been fixed. I would think by around #2000. Most people seem to cut the end of the rod off. A few others said they have been able to loosen a clamp or two and move the muffler forward. I am not sure if those guys tail pipes are still even.

[gojoego]

have you been able to really test drive that GT/SC yet?

[roush427R]

No, unfortunately not......I went on "vacation" (visiting family) four days after receiving my car. Two days I had to work. The others I spent getting the wheels and brakes done or packing. Ive been away from "Precious" longer than I have had her.

[gojoego]

...the problem is the driver side muffler hanger. Look under the back of the car to the rear of the muffler and on top. You will see the bright metal rod that is attached to the muffler. That rod slides into a body mount. On my black car it is black. Follow the shiny metal rod to the rear of the car, you will see it is only a few fractions of an inch from a body part, maybe the backside of the bumper. In my car you can see an a vertical scratch where the rod has made contact with the body.

Mine doesn't make a loud rattle it is more of a low squeek. The problem was supposed to have been fixed. I would think by around #2000. Most people seem to cut the end of the rod off. A few others said they have been able to loosen a clamp or two and move the muffler forward. I am not sure if those guys tail pipes are still even.
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I haven't heard the squeek in mine but I took a look at the potential problem area and it appears that there is plenty of clearance. There is probably at least 3/4" from the end of the bracket to the body and no evidence of any rubbing. So I'm thinking it is and installation variable associated with the X-pipes and mufflers and really not a design problem. However, the easy fix is to cut the end of the bracket off like others are doing instead of loosening up all the pipes and adjusting them.

[07mustangman]

That's some good news joe. Glad you do not have to grind away - On mine there is a noticeable difference after shortening the bracket - No more rattle over bumps - None atoll - She is tight and fast and quiet -

[pony_pReDaToR]

Originally Posted by 07mustangman

She is tight and fast and quiet -

lol, just the way we like 'em, right??