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Rattling noise.

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 5:47 pm
by tonyhugill
I seem to have a rattling noise coming from engine when at low revs. Someone suggested timing chain but according to Haynes I have a belt and not a chain. My thrust bearing is worn (has been for a while) so could it have anything to do with this?. Any help would be appreciated

Re: Rattling noise.

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 6:11 pm
by stanc3w0rks
1.2 8v is belt and 1.2 16v is chain. Not sure if the hydraulic tappets rattle or not.

Re: Rattling noise.

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 6:16 pm
by tonyhugill
Its 1.4 8v

Re: Rattling noise.

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 7:53 pm
by stanc3w0rks
As i said im not sure if hydraulic tappets make a rattling noise when they are on the way out or damaged

Re: Rattling noise.

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 7:59 pm
by tonyhugill
Just looked at the old mot and it says "exhaust vibrating against body" or somethink like that. Wonder if it could be that

Re: Rattling noise.

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 8:09 pm
by stanc3w0rks
That could definatley be it. Get under and see when someone revs the car

Re: Rattling noise.

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 8:16 pm
by tonyhugill
Just sat in it and reved it. It doesn't make the rattling sound at all, only when its moving and at low revs, seems to be worse if I change gear too early (put it in 4th at 20 mph)

Re: Rattling noise.

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 8:20 pm
by stanc3w0rks
Does it sound like its coming from under the car?

Re: Rattling noise.

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 8:32 pm
by johnny
Sounds like exhaust is hitting tbh

Re: Rattling noise.

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 8:34 pm
by tonyhugill
Id say so yea. Towards the front end

Re: Rattling noise.

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 8:41 pm
by stanc3w0rks
Check the exhaust rubber mounts.

Re: Rattling noise.

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 8:44 pm
by tonyhugill
I'll have a look in morning. I did give the exhaust a shake the other day and it seemed solid.

Re: Rattling noise.

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 9:09 pm
by johnny
Check the heat shield

Re: Rattling noise.

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 9:19 pm
by tonyhugill
I checked the one at the back, the one in the middle, it there one near the manifold?

Re: Rattling noise.

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 9:28 pm
by johnny
Should be one covering it but alot get removed because they rattle