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A device called the heat riser has stuck or the heat riser hose has fallen off.

could this loose part cause a metal raddling when you start to excelerate?

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Q: What would cause a car that is cold and idiling to have a strong exhaust smell and no steam but when put in gear and the smell goes away but the exhaust has steam coming out?
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