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Rattling Noise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Hi everyone,

I have noticed a slight but irritating ratlling noise when i pull off and sometimes when driving. The noise sounds like its coming from the front of the car.

Im worried that this could be an indication that my clutch is on the way out.

Wayne :(

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    It could be something as simple as a loose heatshield.

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    It could be something as simple as a loose heatshield.

    Stef i truly hope your right!

    It only had an MOT done last month and passed with no adviseries, so im hoping your right!

    Where is the 'heatshield' located - going to have a look to see if its loose.

    Cheers mate

    Wayne

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    it will be along the exhaust

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    it will be along the exhaust

    cheers James

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    Rev it when you're not moving (in neutral, clutch in/out). I had a rattly heatshield when I first bought mine, started up about 2000rpm+.

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    It could also be the flux capacitor come loose from its clips . :D :driving::iim:

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    Morning Guys,

    Have any of you heard of the term 'Pinking'?

    My father in law says it from the sound of it its that. Whats Pinking?

    Wayne

    :unsure:

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