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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: ineson on 15 June 2011, 11:45

Title: Annoying little rattle
Post by: ineson on 15 June 2011, 11:45

I have got a mk3 16v and have got an annoying rattle coming from the front of the car underneath. Had a look last night as it sounded like the heatshield on the exhaust, as I have had his before, but that all seems pretty solid and all the clips are still in place. It hasn't dropped either.
Anybody have any suggestions on what it could be, going to have a more detailed look at the weekend when I have more time but any suggestions may help me in my search.
Cheers.

Title: Re: Annoying little rattle
Post by: robz on 15 June 2011, 12:09

could still be the heat sheild, but may be the exhaust is touching somewhere?

Title: Re: Annoying little rattle
Post by: ineson on 15 June 2011, 13:21

Yeah just been out for a run in it and its definately the heatshield, need to get underneath it and have a good look at the system.

Title: Re: Annoying little rattle
Post by: robz on 15 June 2011, 13:23

just rip it off, i did haha

Title: Re: Annoying little rattle
Post by: ineson on 15 June 2011, 13:35

What all sections, looks to be about 3 from what I saw last night!

Title: Re: Annoying little rattle
Post by: robz on 15 June 2011, 13:41

i ripped the mid section out (above the cat) however its usually the one behind the downpipe that is the trouble causer :)

Title: Re: Annoying little rattle
Post by: Wayne on 15 June 2011, 13:44

If the one on the downpipe, do not remove it but wrap a jubliee clip around it to tighten it.

Title: Re: Annoying little rattle
Post by: ineson on 15 June 2011, 13:52

Just been out to have a look and think its the one on the downpipe btu doest seem to be touching anywhere I can see.

Oh well good look at it on Saturday and it will be sorted, thanks for the pointers.

Title: Re: Annoying little rattle
Post by: robz on 15 June 2011, 13:53

the studs come away i think, thats what happened on mine!

Title: Re: Annoying little rattle
Post by: dom on 15 June 2011, 16:12

As above, don't rip off the manifold heat shield a large jubilee clip around it should solve it if that's the cause :wink:

Title: Re: Annoying little rattle
Post by: Screech16v on 15 June 2011, 20:07

Ive had heatshield rattle for 12 months now its time to sort it,i ripped one off a while back it had corroded at the fixing points and dropped,but on a long run i can feel the heat soaking through so this weekend i will be removing more rattly heatshields then will wrap the exhaust with some nice and quiet exhaust wrap, happy days :smiley:

Title: Re: Annoying little rattle
Post by: ineson on 19 June 2011, 19:19

Tried to take the heatshield off today but it was a nightmare managed to get one side open but the other was too tight and I have left it for tonight. How have other people got them off? Will get some exhaust wrap and tidy it up once it is off.

Title: Re: Annoying little rattle
Post by: Screech16v on 19 June 2011, 19:32

Prob best to take the exhaust off if you removing the downpipe one easier to wrap up after aswell.

Title: Re: Annoying little rattle
Post by: ineson on 19 June 2011, 19:47

Probably best. If I can get it off without taking the exhaust off then it would be great but I can't see any way that I can.

Title: Re: Annoying little rattle
Post by: tweed on 19 June 2011, 20:12

I had this on my 16v think it was down to the down pipe.  :wink:

Title: Re: Annoying little rattle
Post by: Len on 20 June 2011, 09:07

It maybe the large cast ally heatshield above the manifold. Lean right over the engine and look down.

Title: Re: Annoying little rattle
Post by: ineson on 20 June 2011, 11:09

It's the one on the downpipe, the joint had rusted and was rattling like a bugger. spent most of yesterday afternoon trying to get it off so will finish it tonight and wrap it with exhaust wrap.