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It is probably the heat shields on the cats, up by the manifolds and you need them.
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It is probably the heat shields on the cats, up by the manifolds and you need them.
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Hi all, Noticed that my 986.2 is vibrating from the rear on startup/idling (prob does driving too, just can't hear it). It seems to be some metal cover of a pipe (exhaust i think) In lieu of me not being mechanically minded and not knowing anyone who is, can someone point out if it is a potential problem or not. there doesnt seem to be a 'cover' over the same exhaust pipe on the other side. is there anything I can do to stop it vibrating, fixing it on or removing etc? thanks in advance

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It is probably the heat shields on the cats, up by the manifolds and you need them. Look around on the forums, a common problem and several folks have reattached them by riveting metal and re-screwing them, or you can spend around 80? bucks each to replace them.

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