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Old 18 Mar 2008, 12:00 pm
timtech
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Default Re: 93 Civic rattle - turning and engine start

On 18 Mar, 01:16, motsco_ <mots...@interbaun.com> wrote:
> timtech wrote:
> > After a garage changed my timing belt a couple of months ago I have
> > noticed a rattle coming from the passenger side (left hand side) of my
> > UK 93 Civic LSi. *It occurs at about low speed only about 10-20 mph
> > when turning right mainly and when the engine is warm and I start it
> > up there is a quick rattle then it goes. *I think it's too late to
> > take it back to the garage to expect them to fix it for free.

>
> > Revving the engine is smooth and doesn't rattle so I don't think it's
> > an engine problem.

>
> > I thought it might be the engine mountings but they look OK on initial
> > inspection. *I know my suspension bushings are worn but if it was them
> > it wouldn't rattle on engine start. *If it isn't the engine mounts
> > could it be one of the CV joints?

>
> > As usual any ideas appreiciated!

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If it was the heatshield it would rattle all the time not just when
turning?
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