A rattle I can't fathom out...

1. D4MJT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition

   #1 3rd January 2013, 08:16

   So, last weekend I had the complete front end of my Saxo off, struts, engine, bottom arms, the lot. The only thing still bolted to the shell was the front ARB.
   
   I've got a rattle from the front of the car, which is triggered by moving over uneven road, bumps etc. It's not so much just on potholes and the like, but when it gets a bit bumpy. The noise is probably best described as the rattle from something being bolted between 2 surfaces, and the bolt not tightened enough, so it rattles up and down fairly quickly when stressed. It's light, but definitely there, and doesn't seem to be speed dependent, or corner dependent.
   
   What's baffling me is, I've checked the:
   
   - Bottom Arm bolts on the 2 subframes where you would bolt an OMP lower brace
   - Bottom Arm bolts inside the footwells underneath the carpet
   - The 3 studs on the strut top mounts
   - The drop links
   - The Track Rod Ends
   
   For the life of me I can't think what else it could be? The suspension is fairly simple on the front of the VTS, and as far as I can see, nothing has any play in it that shouldn't?
   
   Any ideas? It wasn't there before so I'm keen to get it sorted, I don't want the front falling off on track or something lol
2. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #2 3rd January 2013, 09:51

   Lower gearbox mount.

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3. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #3 3rd January 2013, 10:00

   is the manifold hitting the lower brace? that can happen and create nasty rattles

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4. D4MJT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition

   #4 3rd January 2013, 11:07

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Gandi699 is the manifold hitting the lower brace? that can happen and create nasty rattles

   I hope not, it's in the garage unfitted! Good shout though cheers!
5. D4MJT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition

   #5 3rd January 2013, 11:08

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Prickle Lower gearbox mount.

   I'll check that out, good call, I hadn't thought of that.
6. MuZiZZle Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2011 Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 7779 Phase 2 VTS , E61 M5

   #6 3rd January 2013, 11:34

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by D4MJT I'll check that out, good call, I hadn't thought of that.

   aren't you in a meeting?
   
   Bender
7. D4MJT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition

   #7 3rd January 2013, 12:02

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by MuZiZZle aren't you in a meeting? Bender

   In and out of it mostly, a bit like your mam!
8. D4MJT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition

   #8 4th January 2013, 08:35

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Prickle Lower gearbox mount.

   Well we can rule that out as well now, checked that last night, tight as a tight thing.
   
   Any other ideas folks? I'm stumped.
9. monka Established Member Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1368

   #9 4th January 2013, 08:43

   drivers engine mount buffer. spray some spray grease down the sides

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10. D4MJT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition

    #10 4th January 2013, 08:46

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by monka drivers engine mount buffer. spray some spray grease down the sides

    I like your style, I had that out! Cheers fella, I'll try that tonight!