when engine is running the is a vibrating / ratteling noise coming from the top lefthand side of the car
can anybody help

thanks
matt

 

cam belt tensioner?

what year?

 

1996 sti 2
still goes well at mmoment!
will i have to take the covers off and tighten it some how?

thanks for your help dude

 

usually a tensioner problem is with the newer 99-00 car.. you wouldn't be able to tighten it is it were the problem.. would need a new tensioner.

Unlikely but still possible that is the problem.. more likely air con compressor (try taking the belt off and see if it stops) or alternator.

other than that no idea without out more info.

Simon

 

Top left from looking at the engine or from the drivers seat ?
If from the front, it could be a loose heat shield.

D

 

its when your stood in front of the car

i thought it was the ex shield but im not so sure ,i pushed a broom handle on the shied and it seemed solid,
the noise seems to be coming from behind the cover of the cam belt thats why im a bit worried

thanks
matt

 

I'd say it's the heat shield on the up-pipe

MAFFA

 

I wouldn't expect the heat shield unless hanging off to rattle on idle but possible I guess.

I would remove the cover and check if it is louder if you think it really is from behind cam cover!

Simon