HELLO I JUST PURCHASED A 1997 SABLE. THE REAR BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY, BUT I HAVE DISCOVED A RATTLEY NOISE IN THE FRONT DRIVER'S TIRE....ANY IDEAS ON THAT ONE?


IT ALSO HAS A HOLE IN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, BUT I ANOT QUITE SURE HOW TO FIX THAT EITHER - IT IS LOUD.

 

Does it rattle all the time? Under braking,turning, or acceleration? You need to replace the cat or cut it out and put a straight piece of pipe. That is ifyou're not worried about emissions.

 

THE RATTLY NOISE IS MORE PROMINENT WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING SLOWLY AND THE TIRES NOW FEEL BUMPY, BUT THERE ARE NO TREAD PROBLEMS AND THE AIR PRESSURE IS FINE.


I HAVE TO REPLACE THE CAT. - NO ONE CAN PUT STRAIGHT PIPE DUE TO EMMISSIONS LAWS. I HAVE A UNIVERSAL CAT AND AM HOPING THE MUFFLER SHOP WILL PUT THAT ONE ON.


I AM MOSTLY CONERNED WITH THE OTHER PROBLEM THOUGH. THANKS.