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SILVER97LE · 10-18-2002, 11:35 AM

What exactly is the tinging noise you hear from the engine right after you stop the car?  Is it metal expanding / contracting?

AND

On S14's, what is the small cylinder attached to the exhaust at the last big bend before the muffler?  What does it do?  If you don't know what I am talking about, lean down and look at the exhaust from the rear of the car.  You will see it.

*SaintlyCharBoy* · 10-18-2002, 11:59 AM

it happens on virtually all cars.
iirc it is the exhaust system cooling, and shrinking
not 100% sure tho

[edit] i asked the owner of a local shop what the little cylinder was... he said it was a little vibration damper[/edit]

10-18-2002, 11:35 AM	#1
SILVER97LE Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What exactly is the tinging noise you hear from the engine right after you stop the car?  Is it metal expanding / contracting? AND On S14's, what is the small cylinder attached to the exhaust at the last big bend before the muffler?  What does it do?  If you don't know what I am talking about, lean down and look at the exhaust from the rear of the car.  You will see it. __________________ *Own a '97 Sliver Moss LE[br]>Selling a '01 Sterling Mist Maxima-5-spd with 8,500 for $21,000

10-18-2002, 11:59 AM	#2
SaintlyCharBoy Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bow, NH Age: 42 Posts: 849 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	it happens on virtually all cars. iirc it is the exhaust system cooling, and shrinking not 100% sure tho [edit] i asked the owner of a local shop what the little cylinder was... he said it was a little vibration damper[/edit] __________________ 92 vert - KADE + VH41 + GM MA5 = too many parts in the garage 95 base - retired