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Title: HELP got an annoying rattle/knocking on my 3.0l
Post by: trainmanone on 18 September 2011, 11:22:28

hi gang would torque converter make this type of  noise when in gear ? as it disappears almost when hand brake on and in drive and revved but clatters like a bag of spanners when idling .  first thought was lifters,so had them changed and cam belt water pump aux tensioner and belt replaced .engine runs sweet as a nut.thanks for working on it  till 20:30 last night darth your a top guy ,so any ideas what could be problem folk??????????? :-[ :-[ :-[   

Title: Re: HELP got an annoying rattle/knocking on my 3.0l
Post by: freecall666 on 18 September 2011, 23:08:43

would have a good look round under car could just be somthing lose and knokin about.. would try shields first. also wigle the exhaust about see if that dose anthing to make the sound.

Title: Re: HELP got an annoying rattle/knocking on my 3.0l
Post by: feeutfo on 19 September 2011, 11:12:15

"sounds" similar to Mr Lovejoys issue. Does it give a single knock on start up?

Can't be two issues the same surely?

Title: Re: HELP got an annoying rattle/knocking on my 3.0l
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 19 September 2011, 13:25:28

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"sounds" similar to Mr Lovejoys issue. Does it give a single knock on start up?

Can't be two issues the same surely?

No Chris totally different noise...
If you start the car you get a noise, almost like a dry bearing crossed with rattling of two metal surfaces touching.... If you apply the handbrake, put the car into a gear it becomes alot louder.... If you then put your foot on the accelolater to pull off the noise vanishes leaving the engine sounding lovely and quiet.  The light beat us the other night but it sounds sort of the torque convertor position but drivers side... Need to get under and have a look.

Title: Re: HELP got an annoying rattle/knocking on my 3.0l
Post by: trainmanone on 19 September 2011, 17:08:32

update:  had a look just now and think heat shield around exhaust manifold on drivers side, moved it  slightly when cold and not as much noise now and quieter when in gear , tomorrow will tell i hope.
once again thanks for all you have done up to now daz :y

Title: Re: HELP got an annoying rattle/knocking on my 3.0l
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 19 September 2011, 17:17:16

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

no pressure then  ;D

Title: Re: HELP got an annoying rattle/knocking on my 3.0l
Post by: trainmanone on 19 September 2011, 17:23:09

well got a can to put some petrol in and a match if we cant find out what it is lol ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: HELP got an annoying rattle/knocking on my 3.0l
Post by: trainmanone on 22 September 2011, 13:46:38

well wasnt that now looks as though its big end as knocking rattle is comeing from bottom rear of sump area :( :(
any advice before darth and myself change bottom end of engine??

Title: Re: HELP got an annoying rattle/knocking on my 3.0l
Post by: danzigfan on 22 September 2011, 14:44:27

.....I drive four pot but have the same issue. And the rattle stops when presing the brake pedal even just a little. Checked heat shields and breakes - nothing found so I'm confused  :-/