exhaust issuses?!

1. el-nino Newbie Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 9

   #1 24th May 2010, 20:19

   when started up a rumble/rattling comes from the rear of the car! sounds like exhaust is shaking but mounts a sercure! when engine reach 2500+rpm the noise stops, but then returns when dropp below 1500rpm...... any ideas??
   
   
   manys thanks!!
   el-nino
2. frankie Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye

   #2 24th May 2010, 20:21

   checked the clamp?
   
   backbox not hitting rear beam? as mine dose, at tickover it hits the beam, when driving it does'nt
3. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #3 24th May 2010, 20:21

   Check the heat shields around the exhaust or handbrake cable above them.
   
   la-nina
4. el-nino Newbie Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 9

   #4 24th May 2010, 20:27

   thanks very much for the help! shall have a check...
   
   el-nino