Re: 93 Civic rattle - turning and engine start
On 18 Mar, 17:00, timtech <timt...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On 18 Mar, 01:16, motsco_ <mots...@interbaun.com> wrote:
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> > > 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.
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> > > Revving the engine is smooth and doesn't rattle so I don't think it's
> > > an engine problem.
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> > > 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?
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> > > As usual any ideas appreiciated!
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> > Search: heat shield rattle / buzz atwww.tegger.com
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I jacked up the back today and checked the suspension - my trailing
arm bushings are cracked and look worn out - maybe this is it?
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