Help diagnosing and eliminating a rattling noise
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It's definitely coming from the driver side of the rear bumper cover. I'm pretty sure it's that thin aluminum (or whatever metal it is) that is in between the muffler and the bumper cover (almost like a heat shield). It rattles when the car is revving under 1000 rpm. Is there anything I can do to fasten that metal better? What holds it in there? I haven't removed the bumper cover to look at it yet. Does anyone have any diagrams showing the related parts?
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I have this exact same problem on my 1999 C2 since the temperature dropped to 6 degrees here in Southeastern Wisconsin. I think I am going to remove the exhaust system and bumper cover to find out what is loose. The heat shields aren't exactly easy to access with both in place.
The car was fine in the warmer months and has a brand new exhaust system.
I would also be interested in any bumper removal procedures or fixes to the problem.
Thanks,
Nick
The car was fine in the warmer months and has a brand new exhaust system.
I would also be interested in any bumper removal procedures or fixes to the problem.
Thanks,
Nick
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This noise is definitely the heat shield. When the car isn't even running, if you tap the bumper cover, you can hear the rattle (on the one side only). I'm just curious to know how it is attached or secured.
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reviving a thread back from the cold...anyone have an answer to Paul's question
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also make sure its not an exhaust hanger. I had a similar rattle recently, so I crawled underneath and put a rubber mallet to things to see what made noise (gently of course). It helped locate the issue...
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take it to a custom exhaust shop. You know the one, The one all the USA muscle car guys use. They will fix it and do a very nice job. AND do it cheap.
Other than that. Turn up the radio?
Other than that. Turn up the radio?
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Ok I went under the car this afternoon determined to find the noise.
I would say it is not really a rattle - it is more an intermittent chatterinng noise. Like a very fast metallic prrrrrt sound at the moment when I depress the throttle and disappears right after that.
Very annoying.
It turned out to be the exhaust tip on the driver's side. I hit the tip and it duplicated the sound.
But the bolt holding onto it was rusted and barely turned so I WD40'd the bolt and nut, removed it, treated it, and put it all back together.
Noise is gone.
I would say it is not really a rattle - it is more an intermittent chatterinng noise. Like a very fast metallic prrrrrt sound at the moment when I depress the throttle and disappears right after that.
Very annoying.
It turned out to be the exhaust tip on the driver's side. I hit the tip and it duplicated the sound.
But the bolt holding onto it was rusted and barely turned so I WD40'd the bolt and nut, removed it, treated it, and put it all back together.
Noise is gone.
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Ok I went under the car this afternoon determined to find the noise.
I would say it is not really a rattle - it is more an intermittent chatterinng noise. Like a very fast metallic prrrrrt sound at the moment when I depress the throttle and disappears right after that.
Very annoying.
It turned out to be the exhaust tip on the driver's side. I hit the tip and it duplicated the sound.
But the bolt holding onto it was rusted and barely turned so I WD40'd the bolt and nut, removed it, treated it, and put it all back together.
Noise is gone.
I would say it is not really a rattle - it is more an intermittent chatterinng noise. Like a very fast metallic prrrrrt sound at the moment when I depress the throttle and disappears right after that.
Very annoying.
It turned out to be the exhaust tip on the driver's side. I hit the tip and it duplicated the sound.
But the bolt holding onto it was rusted and barely turned so I WD40'd the bolt and nut, removed it, treated it, and put it all back together.
Noise is gone.
Hate to rain on your parade but you should have replaced the fastener with new. And any other related hardware fasteners as well. If one is loose worn rusted enough to rattle chances are more are or soon will be.
Sincerely,
Macster.
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I looked under the car and I couldn't see how I could possibly reach the clamp that holds the current pipe/tip assembly in place. Any ideas?
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You have to remove the mufflers.
You probably want to know how to do this so ...........................
Muffler removal/install
You probably want to know how to do this so ...........................
Muffler removal/install