Engine Noise

Trdusa2001 · 09-10-2009, 04:01 PM

Hi people i need help i have 86 mr2 is not super charge and when i Accelerate i hear rattling noise on the engine can someone help me.

MRH · 09-10-2009, 08:22 PM

any way that you could provide a video or even an audio clip of the sound? it would help us help you.

also, if you have the specific engine you have in ur 2 info given to us, that also helps.

things to listen/look for:

is this a constant rattle?

is it a sort of scraping noise that sounds like it is timed with the RPM of the engine?

does it go away when I keep the car at a stable speed?

-H

mr3 · 09-10-2009, 09:10 PM

Exhaust manifold shields?

jholder · 09-10-2009, 10:06 PM

loose wrench?

traintech86 · 09-11-2009, 03:13 PM

could be anything from the dash to random bolts rusting off and bouncing all over >>

mr2tim · 09-11-2009, 05:47 PM

Throw-out bearings going "dry" can give off this noise, if so, when you lightly put your foot into the clutch it should go away.?

Need more symptom identification. We can help you if you give us more input.

mr2_jake · 09-16-2009, 12:27 PM

Big question is: is it Rattling or pinging!

Trdusa2001 · 09-19-2009, 02:30 PM

RATTLING NOISE

dirocyn · 09-23-2009, 11:00 AM

As you can see from all the responses, a rattling noise can be caused by all kinds of things, from loose wrenches to things inside the engine/transmission, loose heat shields and exhaust, or even suspension. I suggest you start the engine, leave it in neutral (parking brake on) and look inside your engine compartment. Rev the engine while you're looking at it, and maybe you'll be able to narrow down where the rattle is coming from. Heck, you may be able to see something loose and vibrating, put your hand on it and the sound goes away. If you can't find the rattle, it may be worth getting someone to rev the engine while you're under the car so you can look for something loose down there. Wear nice thick gloves if you're going to try grabbing hold of the exhaust or heat shields. If the "rattle" increases speed with the engine speed, it's probably something that moves with the engine. This would be a good time to listen to the bottom-end of your engine, if the rattle is coming from inside your oilpan it's probably time for new bearings.

If the rattle doesn't happen when you're revving the engine, but only when the car is actually accelerating, look to the suspension and motor mounts.

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09-10-2009, 08:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
MRH 5SF-TorquE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN Posts: 800 Thanks: 66 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	any way that you could provide a video or even an audio clip of the sound? it would help us help you. also, if you have the specific engine you have in ur 2 info given to us, that also helps. things to listen/look for: is this a constant rattle? is it a sort of scraping noise that sounds like it is timed with the RPM of the engine? does it go away when I keep the car at a stable speed? -H

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mr3 unskilled Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Plymouth Mtg, Pa Posts: 2,406 Thanks: 24 Thanked 98 Times in 93 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Exhaust manifold shields?

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jholder I put the ho in 'hosale Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 468 Thanks: 8 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	loose wrench?

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traintech86 Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yokosuka, Kanagawa Japan Posts: 1,799 Thanks: 27 Thanked 47 Times in 43 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	could be anything from the dash to random bolts rusting off and bouncing all over >>

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mr2tim SUPERcharZed ToyZ RacZer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,789 Thanks: 8 Thanked 118 Times in 111 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	Throw-out bearings going "dry" can give off this noise, if so, when you lightly put your foot into the clutch it should go away.? Need more symptom identification. We can help you if you give us more input.

09-16-2009, 12:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
mr2_jake Many skills... Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Big question is: is it Rattling or pinging!

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Trdusa2001 No Skills Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 6 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	RATTLING NOISE

09-23-2009, 11:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
dirocyn Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,177 Thanks: 14 Thanked 110 Times in 108 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	As you can see from all the responses, a rattling noise can be caused by all kinds of things, from loose wrenches to things inside the engine/transmission, loose heat shields and exhaust, or even suspension. I suggest you start the engine, leave it in neutral (parking brake on) and look inside your engine compartment. Rev the engine while you're looking at it, and maybe you'll be able to narrow down where the rattle is coming from. Heck, you may be able to see something loose and vibrating, put your hand on it and the sound goes away. If you can't find the rattle, it may be worth getting someone to rev the engine while you're under the car so you can look for something loose down there. Wear nice thick gloves if you're going to try grabbing hold of the exhaust or heat shields. If the "rattle" increases speed with the engine speed, it's probably something that moves with the engine. This would be a good time to listen to the bottom-end of your engine, if the rattle is coming from inside your oilpan it's probably time for new bearings. If the rattle doesn't happen when you're revving the engine, but only when the car is actually accelerating, look to the suspension and motor mounts.