(car repair) Intermittent metal rattle coming from under car

tsolomon · 03-04-2013, 08:19 AM

Had a similar problem with my VW when they replaced the Catalytic Converter and they tightened up the bolts unevenly. The heat sensor on top of the converter at a certain speed/rpm would lift up and hit the heat shield under the car. The dealer couldn't find the problem, but my mechanic buddy got a real laugh out of it when I asked him to look at it.

shark · 03-04-2013, 10:53 AM

I would seriously doubt that a low speed collision would pop a spot weld loose anywhere.

gnbikes · 03-04-2013, 11:29 AM

sounds like a problem with the car stereo to me. You probably need to add an amp and some more speakers to help cover up the sound...
G-
;-')

riverdawg · 03-04-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by gnbikes

sounds like a problem with the car stereo to me. You probably need to add an amp and some more speakers to help cover up the sound...
G-
;-')

My approach excactly...... if a bigger hammer doesn't help.

big_jaygee · 03-04-2013, 12:16 PM

I'm thinking cat could be the issue but I like this idea as well

Quote:

Originally Posted by gnbikes

sounds like a problem with the car stereo to me. You probably need to add an amp and some more speakers to help cover up the sound...
G-
;-')

03-04-2013, 08:19 AM	#1
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,255 Trading: (31)	Re: (car repair) Intermittent metal rattle coming from under car Had a similar problem with my VW when they replaced the Catalytic Converter and they tightened up the bolts unevenly. The heat sensor on top of the converter at a certain speed/rpm would lift up and hit the heat shield under the car. The dealer couldn't find the problem, but my mechanic buddy got a real laugh out of it when I asked him to look at it.

03-04-2013, 10:53 AM	#2
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,691 Trading: (0)	Re: (car repair) Intermittent metal rattle coming from under car I would seriously doubt that a low speed collision would pop a spot weld loose anywhere. __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds

03-04-2013, 11:29 AM	#3
gnbikes Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Garry Location: Kent, WA Posts: 625 Trading: (3)	Re: (car repair) Intermittent metal rattle coming from under car sounds like a problem with the car stereo to me. You probably need to add an amp and some more speakers to help cover up the sound... G- ;-')