ianch

hi iv'e got a really annoying rattle/knocking sound coming from the front of the car! i only notice when im travelling under 40 mph and when i go round corners had a quick look underneath but cant find or see anything!
if anyone has any ideas please help
thanks ian

Kondor

Check the heat shields on the exhaust header, they tend to come loose and rattle.

sydsnot2002

got the same with mine,,, do u need these heat shields?

ianch

so how do i stop them rattling do i have to fit some new ones or can i just remove them? i think it must be as when i change gear when driving spiritedly i get a brief raspy tinny sound like something vibrating
i hate annoying noises and this is p*****g me off more than the squeally brakes lol!

Trap2Terrorist

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I get a rattle noise that's only noticable at low speed on uneven ground. I thought it was the heat shield but these were taken off and put back on when my new exhaust was fitted and the rattle hasn't gone away.

I've been told that it could be the retaining clip on the front calipers but I can't be arsed to take the wheel off to check. Car's in for a service in a couple of weeks so I'll get them to look.

I HATE RATTLES!!!

ianch

i always think if i can hear it then so can everyone else !! dont wont people thinking my cars falling to pieces
mmm so it could be quite a few things then?
how does the calipers make that kind of noise?

Trap2Terrorist

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A couple of people on here have had a rattle when the retaining clip holding the pad in comes loose (so not actually the caliper).

I'm sure my rattle is coming from the front right wheel area.

ianch

thats where mine sounds like its coming from aswell! i have to sort it its driving me nuts

Trap2Terrorist

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Me too. If you get yours fixed let me know. As soon as I get mine sorted I'll post!