at around 3 grand when i downshift to 2nd in it vibrates and its only when the clutch is engaged..its a really loud rattling noise any ideas?
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vibrating and rattling nosie when i downshift
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lostinthebush
, May 17 2005 10:39 AM
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Posted 17 May 2005 - 11:02 AM
Heat shield on muffler or is it not that kind of noise?
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Posted 17 May 2005 - 06:28 PM
it seems like when it gets to a certain rpm i hear a loud viberating/rattling noise i am not sure what but maybe someone else here has had this issue?
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Posted 17 May 2005 - 06:38 PM
The heat shields are a really common noise maker. I was in a parking building today with the windows down and noticed mine are starting to act up again. I will be under there soon with a rubber mallet whacking the shields to see which is the rattler this time. If it is the shield it is really easy to fix with a sheet metal screw.
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Posted 17 May 2005 - 11:43 PM
where should i look for this heat shield? and can it be fixed with a simple socket set tighting a bolt? or do i need to buy some parts or something
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Posted 18 May 2005 - 05:20 AM
The heat shields surround various parts of the exhaust from the y pipe back. Slide under the car and bang on the various components of the exhaust. Use the Search function on this site where you can find different solutions from using a sheet metal screw to tighten, stuffing steel wool between the shield and the exhaust or depending on how much of a risk taker you are, cut it off if it is really loose and stay out of high grass. Of course, stock replacement of the section is always an option.
where should i look for this heat shield? and can it be fixed with a simple socket set tighting a bolt? or do i need to buy some parts or something
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Posted 18 May 2005 - 10:28 AM
I changed the whole front downpipe. After I heard from you guys how easy it was to fix the next one cost me a sheet metal screw. Next one gets another screw from the parts bin in the garage. If I go high tech I may use a stainless one.
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Posted 18 May 2005 - 06:37 PM
cool thx for the help! :
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