tinny kind of rattle

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loadlugger
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tinny kind of rattle

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As above when I go over any bumps,really peeing me off and can't find out what is. :frown:
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Re: tinny kind of rattle

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Have a mate drive your car and then have a good hunt for it when on the move. Empty it first ( glovebox, ashtray, door cards etc ) just to eliminate stray coins and biros.....

I have found most of my rattles, more by luck than judgement, just the one behind the console to find.. :evil:
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lozz
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Re: tinny kind of rattle

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Turn the radio up n forget all about it.. 8)
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markw
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Re: tinny kind of rattle

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See if this little heat shield has come loose.

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loadlugger
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Re: tinny kind of rattle

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Its outside right underneath but can't determined which side it is.It sounds a fairly big item if you know what I mean.Just thinking,could it be possible its the engine,as the mounts are not very good,and a fair bit of play in it.
dirtydirtydiesel
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Re: tinny kind of rattle

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If it's over bumps only, could well be your front drop link's. T.B.H I'm suprised no one's suggested these before :idea:
Mine were fooked but looked fine & had done 78thou so if yours are higher mileage or of suspect quality I'd change them, quite easy & fairly cheep mine were £25 inc p&p from E.C.P on a sale w/end ( lemforder ) B.T.W by far the best quality 8)
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davew
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Re: tinny kind of rattle

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if it rattles on pot holes when going slow but is ok when going a bit faster it's normally drop links.
loadlugger
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Re: tinny kind of rattle

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Nah not drop links they are new, and its not a knocking sound, it sounds like something is really loose and about to drop off. :frown:
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Re: tinny kind of rattle

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Exhaust heat shield or something stuck in the under tray maybe?
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