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Title: spring 9rattle snake) noise when cold
Post by: blanc on August 27, 2008, 11:47:25 AM

Hi All,

This is an unusual one. My car makes a sound like a spring or rattle snake when cold. When driving slow ie 2-3000 rpm. Is this normal?

Car was rebuilt and cas compression over 7 on both.

Any Ideas?

Title: spring 9rattle snake) noise when cold
Post by: neil_jdmr on August 27, 2008, 04:47:11 PM

Sounds like a heat shield fella, try checking the cat and the one on the downpipe.

Mazda Rotary Club

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