Rattling

[MarcoRolla]

Over the last few days I've noticed a rattle occuring at low revs. It's quite a metallic sound so hoping maybe something has worked loose. There doesn't seem to be any performance issues and the rattle does stop just before 3000rpm. Are there any common faults I should be looking into before I cart it off to a garage? It seems to be coming from just behind the front axle without me going underneath the car.

[farhanali89]

check the bolts to the evap canister on the right side of engine bay. Use a long screw driver and place it on some components to help amplify the sound so you know what it is.

[MarcoRolla]

check the bolts to the evap canister on the right side of engine bay. Use a long screw driver and place it on some components to help amplify the sound so you know what it is.

Nice one. I'll check that as soon I get some daylight time with the car. Work and winter do not mix well!

[Hogie]

Aux belt idler or the heat shield above the exhaust manifold

[MarcoRolla]

Aux belt idler or the heat shield above the exhaust manifold

Cool, I'll try that too.

Are any of the possibilities mentioned likely to cause any major problems as I doubt I'll get it sorted this side of xmas?

[Mick24]

X2 for the heat shield(s) on the exhaust manifold - normally buzzes between 2200 - 3000 rpm.

Mick

[MarcoRolla]

Well, driving home yesterday I noticed the car was feeling a little bit lethargic and it sounds like the exhaust may be blowing. As I only bougth the car 3 weeks ago I'm wondering if the dealer gummed it up as a temp fix. Would a blowing centre section effect the performance much?