Rattle noise
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Rattle noise
when I start the car I can hear a rattle noise(sounds like it comes from under the car around the exaust area , a very tinni sound) .I was told it was somthing to do with a the exaust ,it goes after Ive driven a very short distance ,I was told it was somthing having to warm up?It only happens when the car is cold.The car is a 2001 model. 54k on clock. Thanks.
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Re: Rattle noise
Sounds like you have a loose heat shield that expands and tightens when hot - probably on the cat / or decat pipe
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