My Corolla made a grinding noise when I accelerated past 30 mph.

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Q.1997 Toyota Corolla made a grinding noise when I accelerated past 30 mph. Almost as if I was dragging something metal.

Answer i am wondering if you can make the same noise just by revving the engine a little when the vehicle is in park?
my guess from your description would be a loose heat shield that is rattling on your front headpipe or the catalytic converter heat shields,,
can you try to do a couple quick revs of the engine no more that 1/2 way down with the gas pedal quickly on and off and on and off again and see if you hear the noise.

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My Corolla made a grinding noise when I accelerated past 30 mph.