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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: ianu on 16 October 2009, 22:01:53

Title: 2.6 Elite rattle from rear underneath ?
Post by: ianu on 16 October 2009, 22:01:53

Hi all,
Anyone point me in th eright direction for what appears to be a rattle coming from somewhere behind the drivers side rear wheel underneath (at tickover with the drivers door open you can hear it quite clearly). It sounds like a sort of relay'ish type clatter - but random rather than a ticking pattern - it quietens down if you increase the engine revs and returns as you drop back to idle.
I must admit I haven't noticed it from cold - but usually after a run - or when everything still seems to be warm. The car does have Xenons - so was wondering if it was anything to do with the self levelling suspension - or is their a fuel pump or something tucked away under there that could be worn out ?
Any pointers would be much appreciated before I start removing wheels and crawling underneath with the engine running ...!

Thanks
Ian.

Title: Re: 2.6 Elite rattle from rear underneath ?
Post by: joshwyatt on 16 October 2009, 22:05:34

Where abouts in Oxfordshire are you? I'm in Kidlington...4 miles from Oxford city centre. I could always take a quick look if you'd like. I'm no expert, but know enough now to hopefully be of some help. I've got a 2.6 Elite aswell. It always helps to compare to other like vehicles.

Title: Re: 2.6 Elite rattle from rear underneath ?
Post by: tunnie on 16 October 2009, 22:24:14

only things behind there are shocks and spring, if its rattling when the car is not moving it could be a snapped spring. But then that would not change depending on engine revs  :-/

Check exhaust mounts and heat shield.

Title: Re: 2.6 Elite rattle from rear underneath ?
Post by: ianu on 17 October 2009, 10:01:12

Thanks Tunnie, Joshwyatt (I'm in Bicester - just e-mailed you).

I'll have a poke round - exhaust shield sounds like it might fit the bill - cheers - looks like the wheel will have to come off to get a good look.

Thanks
Ian.

Title: Re: 2.6 Elite rattle from rear underneath ?
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 17 October 2009, 10:26:57

Noise can be deceptive (sounds like its in one place but comes from annother ) , rattles and changes more when you rev.  Check out all the clamps and fitting on the exhaust system.

Title: Re: 2.6 Elite rattle from rear underneath ?
Post by: billy no mates on 18 October 2009, 17:13:46

Mine had the same sort of tingling rattle at idle, turned out to be the exhaust 'just' touching the rear axle at the drop link rod bracket. I tried to align but to no avail, ended up with a piece of heater hose between.

All is silent now. :D