Deano_P1

I have only had my new impreza since saturday and yesterday i noticed a strange noise coming from what sounded like the back of the engine.

You can hear it inside the car but not from outside. Ive lifted the bonnet and stil cant hear it from there. Im thinking it must be coming from somewhere underneath the back of the dashboard.

Its making a kind of rattling noise but the noise dissapears at revs higher than around 1500rpm. It is only really noticeable when idling. The noise is there when engine is both hot and cold

I hope it isnt serious!!

Any ideas??

classic Subaru Si

maybe the heat shield??

Deano_P1

I hope it is just something like that.

Its a 2000 classic impreza. Its done 52k and has a full subaru service history. I think i will take it to my local garage to see exactly where the noise is coming from

classic Subaru Si

fingers crossed mate - I've just heard about the heat shield thing before, can't hurt to get a check up tho!

Silver Scooby Sport

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Where about's in South Wales are you matey ?

Try Andy at Ace Motorsport his number is 01495 244555 based in Newbridge, a lot of the local guys use him.. including me and he certainly knows his stuff

Sounds like the heat shield to me to

pslewis

Could be that expensive Oil you may be considering using

kingofturds

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Get someone to rev the engine whilst having a look under the car, chances of is you will see the heat shield underneath rattling I ripped the ****** off

Silver Scooby Sport

iTrader: (15)

Put a work glove on and press on the sheild, when it's cold that is (H&S)
If it's loose you may be able to tell straight away when the rattle stops.

seab

Yea where you from, could take it to pro max in llanelli 01554 784070. Or am sure one of us lot could take a look/listen for you.

Deano_P1

Im from Neath. Yea could try pro max.

It has had a new crank according to the garage i bought it from...would this have any relevance to the noise?

Gear Head

iTrader: (2)

If they didn't replace the big and main bearings, then maybe!

seab

Not impossible chris fair point, not good practise but still possible. Check your pm deanoP1

Deano_P1

Hi guys,

I think ive found what was causing the rattle.

Theres a thin sheet of metal covering something underneath the engine which has rusted and is loose..its just to the left of where the oil filter is...

what is this??

Deano_P1

Anyone?

Would it be some kind of heat shield?

scooby-k

sounds like the heat shield around the up pipe joint.
held on by about 4 bolts

Deano_P1

Is it safe to remove this?

If not would i have to go to a Subaru main dealer to get a new one?

How much would it cost?

Cheers

kingofturds

iTrader: (1)

Rip it off

Deano_P1

Is it worth getting a new one of these?
How much would a new one be from a main dealer?

kingofturds

iTrader: (1)

I took mine off nearlt 2 years ago and have never had any problems, main dealers be prpared to bend over and lube up, If you really want to stick a new one on find a decent breakers ps those 4 bolts are probably rusted to **** as well and sheer off like mine did, years of heating up and cooling down can make them a bastid to undo.