EXHIBIT 23.1


CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-58056 of Tenneco Automotive Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated June 22,
2004, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of The Tenneco Automotive
Employee Stock Ownership Plan for Hourly Employees for the year ended December
31, 2003.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Chicago, Illinois

June 25, 2004