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Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: wiggman2030 on February 19, 2011, 04:40:34 PM

Title: Rattling noise coming from the engine??
Post by: wiggman2030 on February 19, 2011, 04:40:34 PM
I can hear a rattling noise coming from the engine, sounds like its coming from the housings which worries me a bit. Any ideas what it could be? Has the car rebuilt about 3000 miles ago but it\'s too far for me to take it just to check out a noise. Any help would be appreciated

Thanks
Title: Rattling noise coming from the engine??
Post by: kiwimazda on February 19, 2011, 04:56:09 PM
What does the engine builder say.
Title: Rattling noise coming from the engine??
Post by: SiH on February 19, 2011, 08:09:26 PM
Sure it\'s not an exhaust leak? They can sound very rattly.
Title: Rattling noise coming from the engine??
Post by: Mir on February 20, 2011, 08:25:08 PM
If you are running twin plate clutch, rattling sound is bound to come.

Syed
Title: Rattling noise coming from the engine??
Post by: SiH on February 20, 2011, 09:59:10 PM
Quote from: Mir;744158If you are running twin plate clutch, rattling sound is bound to come.

Syed

Only with your foot on the pedal - if it does it when the pedal is up that\'s generally not a good thing. Unless it\'s the gearbox input shaft bearing, which can happily rattle away for a good while with no ill effects!
Title: Rattling noise coming from the engine??
Post by: kiwimazda on February 20, 2011, 10:01:54 PM
Its good to get feedback from the topic starter
Title: Rattling noise coming from the engine??
Post by: wiggman2030 on February 22, 2011, 10:01:29 PM
I had a new clutch put in the same time I had the rebuild. I\'m gonna take it up to Hayward next week, It is quite a worrying noise but i\'m sure Carl will find the problem, thanks for all the help. I will let you know what the problem was when it gets sorted (hopefully) :wiggle
Title: Rattling noise coming from the engine??
Post by: m1tch on February 22, 2011, 10:44:56 PM
Could just be a heatshield that has come slightly lose