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Title: Rattle
Post by: danzigfan on 28 August 2011, 08:58:56

Hello, there 's a rattle coming from somewhere under my omega estate. I can hear it while driving slow with windows opened, rattle can't be heard inside a car.  I've already tried the exhaust and heat shields, no rattle, I don't find where it comes from.  Anyone had this issue before? Thanks

Title: Re: Rattle
Post by: tunnie on 28 August 2011, 10:23:00

is it affected by engine RPM, is it there at idle?

Title: Re: Rattle
Post by: danzigfan on 28 August 2011, 10:42:57

It doesn't matter, always when I drive over those little anoying bumps on the roads it rattles. Seems like something is loose but can't find what, it's metal rattle. Minor anoyance but drives me crazy.... :(

Title: Re: Rattle
Post by: Tony H on 28 August 2011, 10:45:01

Possibly cats innerds let go :-/

Title: Re: Rattle
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 28 August 2011, 11:08:12

jack up the car safely or better on a ramp..

then try a plastic hammer on suspicious parts..

Title: Re: Rattle
Post by: danzigfan on 28 August 2011, 11:20:13

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Possibly cats innerds let go :-/

Crossed my mind, tried to shake cats while car was up but no rattle inside. Exaust is new from cat to the end. Also passed mot in june

Title: Re: Rattle
Post by: danzigfan on 28 August 2011, 11:29:04

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jack up the car safely or better on a ramp..

then try a plastic hammer on suspicious parts..

Tried everywhere, I don't have any idea left :-/

Title: Re: Rattle
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 28 August 2011, 11:52:00

gearbox mounts.. 

also could be front exhaust sections they have some isolation material inside which may rattle.. :-/

Title: Re: Rattle
Post by: Plomien on 28 August 2011, 11:54:51

have you checked the heat shields on the exhaust?

Title: Re: Rattle
Post by: danzigfan on 28 August 2011, 12:26:51

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have you checked the heat shields on the exhaust?

Yes, that was first thing i checked and it hears like heat shield banging somewhere but it 's all ok

Title: Re: Rattle
Post by: danzigfan on 28 August 2011, 12:30:41

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gearbox mounts.. 

also could be front exhaust sections they have some isolation material inside which may rattle.. :-/

That's what I didn't check.....going under it now :y

Title: Re: Rattle
Post by: freecall666 on 28 August 2011, 12:30:53

have look in side compartments and spare tyer, drove me nut when had the same and stuff was lose in them, stoped after found them...

Title: Re: Rattle
Post by: danzigfan on 28 August 2011, 14:33:58

Been under, rattle coming from shields around rear breakes?

Title: Re: Rattle
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 28 August 2011, 16:00:50

there are some devices that a number of sound detectors are attached.. some services/mechanics have those.. it would be easier with those imo..

so you can be sure.. :y

Title: Re: Rattle
Post by: danzigfan on 28 August 2011, 16:18:09

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there are some devices that a number of sound detectors are attached.. some services/mechanics have those.. it would be easier with those imo..

so you can be sure.. :y

My doesn't but I'll find it anyway, thanks :y

Title: Re: Rattle
Post by: Brikhead on 28 August 2011, 16:35:31

Drop links rattle when driving over minor little bumps.

Title: Re: Rattle
Post by: Brikhead on 28 August 2011, 16:36:23

...they live on the front and rear suspension and attach to the arb...

Title: Re: Rattle
Post by: danzigfan on 28 August 2011, 16:44:46

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...they live on the front and rear suspension and attach to the arb...

....changed both front month or two ago....will check rear asap, didn't even think about that

Title: Re: Rattle
Post by: mike d on 28 August 2011, 17:47:41

had the same on mine,rear coil spring was broken,fixed for £80 at kwikfit.
hope this helps
mike

Title: Re: Rattle
Post by: freecall666 on 28 August 2011, 22:38:07

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...they live on the front and rear suspension and attach to the arb...

....changed both front month or two ago....will check rear asap, didn't even think about that

rear brake pad retainers.... have look at it if missing or moved can make a rattle over bumps etc...