Rattle at 2k RMPs

LanceD · March 9th, 2008, 01:10 PM

So some idiot backed into my rear bumper a while ago. Fine with me, his fault, I paid the shop the difference and had a GT bumper installed over my dual exhaust. Cool. Nice day for me.

The problem is that ever since I've had a rattle appear at around 2,000 RPMs. I don't know if the bumper fix had anything to do with it but it seems to be the last major thing that happened to my car before it appeared.

Any ideas? I've taken it in for a tune-up and everything checked out within tolerances. Ford didn't even touch my engine. I'm pretty much at a loss.

HMUSN · March 9th, 2008, 01:12 PM

probably a loose exhaust hanger

ridebmxfbm · March 9th, 2008, 01:21 PM

also it could be the bumper mount things under the car that hook onto the frame sometimes they can rattle... i would also check your catalytic converter heat shields

LanceD · March 9th, 2008, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

probably a loose exhaust hanger

Had a look the last time I changed my oil. Everything was fine.

Originally Posted by ridebmxfbm

also it could be the bumper mount things under the car that hook onto the frame sometimes they can rattle... i would also check your catalytic converter heat shields

Good idea. Gotta get it back up on the rack now...

MWWarlord · March 9th, 2008, 01:53 PM

Can you give us any idea where the rattle is coming from? From the front, back, passenger side, driver side, both?

LanceD · March 9th, 2008, 02:56 PM

My best guess is somewhere in the front middle/passenger side.

HMUSN · March 9th, 2008, 02:58 PM

the heat shield or loose header bolts

LanceD · March 9th, 2008, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

the heat shield or loose header bolts

Wouldn't that have shown up on the tune-up? Or does that simply cover internals?

HMUSN · March 9th, 2008, 03:12 PM

nah.. a tune up is just basic crap like hoses and fluids and belts.

March 9th, 2008, 01:10 PM	#1
LanceD Regular 2001 Mustang V6 Slow Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 156 iTrader: 0 reviews	Rattle at 2k RMPs So some idiot backed into my rear bumper a while ago. Fine with me, his fault, I paid the shop the difference and had a GT bumper installed over my dual exhaust. Cool. Nice day for me. The problem is that ever since I've had a rattle appear at around 2,000 RPMs. I don't know if the bumper fix had anything to do with it but it seems to be the last major thing that happened to my car before it appeared. Any ideas? I've taken it in for a tune-up and everything checked out within tolerances. Ford didn't even touch my engine. I'm pretty much at a loss. __________________ Just another middle class white guy.

March 9th, 2008, 01:12 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	probably a loose exhaust hanger __________________

March 9th, 2008, 01:21 PM	#3
ridebmxfbm Regular 1988 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colonia, NJ Posts: 401 iTrader: 0 reviews	also it could be the bumper mount things under the car that hook onto the frame sometimes they can rattle... i would also check your catalytic converter heat shields __________________ 1988 GT Vert- 306 AOD built Trans, K&N Cold Air Intake, Mac Catback, many more mods... MAC Long Tubes Coming soon, Dr. Gas Custom X Pipe, 347 Stroker Kit Coming Soon...

March 9th, 2008, 01:53 PM	#5
MWWarlord Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,409 iTrader: 0 reviews	Can you give us any idea where the rattle is coming from? From the front, back, passenger side, driver side, both? __________________ MWWarlord 1995 Mustang convertible check out my garage for pics and a complete list of mods. http://www.tricktuners.com

March 9th, 2008, 02:56 PM	#6
LanceD Regular 2001 Mustang V6 Slow Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 156 iTrader: 0 reviews	My best guess is somewhere in the front middle/passenger side. __________________ Just another middle class white guy.

March 9th, 2008, 02:58 PM	#7
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	the heat shield or loose header bolts __________________

March 9th, 2008, 03:12 PM	#9
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	nah.. a tune up is just basic crap like hoses and fluids and belts. __________________

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