rattle between 2-3000 RPM

[Skip187]

I am concerned bout a rattle noise that started the other nite sounds like it is coming from passenger side under the bonnet. I have checked as much as my eyes and hands can get to to make sure nothing was loose but still it remains. Once boost is on it goes away. Although I have only driven down the street to check I am a lil bit concerned. Car still drives fine except for the said noise. Anybody have any ideas what it could be?

 

[mchieff]

Loose wheel nuts or stuffed wheel bearings? Or does it happen when stationary (i.e bonnet up and rev the engine)?

 

[Skip187]

happens when stationary but not as bad

 

[jacob]

does it make the noise when you turn the wheel??

 

[mchieff]

Hmm, then it will be transmission bearings i'd say as thats passenger side, maybe big end bearing?
Is it auto or manual?

 

[Skip187]

its a manual! checked all the heat shields 2day all are fine but its still there!

 

[Fred]

input shaft bearing, internal in gearbox, will fail trust me!!!

 

[Guest]

input shaft bearing, internal in gearbox, will fail trust me!!!

Easily tested, does it go away when you hold the clutch in?

 

[Skip187]

Still there when clutch is in so pretty sure its not clutch or box mechanical is going to have a look 2morrow hopefully its something minor that's loose that I can't get to

 

[Jonson]

It could be 1 of a 1000 things. Not much point with people speculating. If your free come by on the week end with the other Legnums/VR4s I am doing (lol) and I'll have a look with you.

 

[Skip187]

cheers jon but i have found the source of the problem with the help of some guys @ work and some listening! we have found this ! sorry bout the size! hopefully i can weld it back up @ work 2morrow otherwise i will be looking for a new rear muffler.

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unsure how the tuner/mechanic didnt notice this mid january when he did a full inspection and retune ????

again sorry bout the size

 

[triggs]

I reckon i have the same problem, Checkin now

 

[Skip187]

all fixed lucky i started a boilermaker/welder apprenticeship in january look not bad but not more rattle or leak. and cheap lol

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[cyber_scriber]

Love the ghetto welding.

Not pretty, but effective!

 

[Fully]

Nice welding mate.
I would of rounded it back out first (the flat spot) or it it meant to be like that?

 

[Skip187]

Put in 3mm plate to patch it up will only b a temp fix till I get another daily and clean it all up plus ran outta time @ Tafe

 

[Skip187]

Nice welding mate.
I would of rounded it back out first (the flat spot) or it it meant to be like that?

It will look like that again after it bottoms out. Few times on speed bumps neway

 

[Jonson]

Which TAFE do you have tradeschool at? Welding thin sheet like mufflers can be hard...as I've found out. I'm doing a welding course through TAFE (professional developmet/free lol) at the moment and really enjoying it.