Rattling sound

[Eisenfaust]

Hi,

I'm new owner of T4R, 1989, 22 re, third owner, with 260 000 km on the clock. Previous owner did quite good job on maintaining it but I don't know much about service history.

Engine runs fine when idle, inside gears but when I shift to lower gear and find myself around 2600-2700 rpm or more, without pushing the pedal, rattling sound begins. It stops below 2500 rpm.

Now, I'm layman about that stuff and since I attacked home budget just by buying this beautiful car, now scared about possible outcome and repair if necessary.

Does somebody have any rough idea about it.
Many thanks,

Robert

 

[BucknutBob]

Welcome to the forum, Robert! The problem with diagnosing rattles is you pretty much have to be right there next to the vehicle to find it--it will be hard for a forum to help on that. It may be something as simple as an exhaust heat shield loose--I would check all brackets and attachments to the engine and exhaust. Many times stuff will only rattle at certain frequencies, just like the door panels with a stereo, so you'll need to park it and have someone work the throttle while you dig around. Best of luck!

 

[Eisenfaust]

Thanks Bob,

Yes, I'm aware that solution will be found only with the help of a professional...
just hope that it's not going to be drama like chain replacement arty:

or maybe there's nothing in particular. I use to, and still do, drive Lada Niva (small russian off road car) which have lots of noise of all kind, but for that one it's normal thing.