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Rattle at Idle
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scjgreen
PostPosted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 5:29 am Up
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My Car has a rattle at idle, sounds like Exhaust and it disappears when the car is moving... Any ideas what it could be and also what kind of cost would I be looking at for a new exhaust (1.4 8v)
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NorthantsBen
PostPosted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 6:08 am Up
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Check heat shields around exhaust / on cat etc.

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scjgreen
PostPosted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:04 am Up
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Thanks Ben will let you know how I get on Smile
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NorthantsBen
PostPosted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 8:06 am Up
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Its very common for them to rust and work loose tbh. I have rattling ones on both my cars atm. Will sort them one day haha.

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 8:09 am Up
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Makes the car sound like an Old Banger!

Then all I need to do is find out whats causing my Airbag Light to keep coming on Confused

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