What causes top end rattle?

Most people call this a pinging or rattling sound. This noise is caused by an air/fuel mixture in the engine cylinder being ignited prematurely by the heat of compression as the piston is moving up on the compression stroke.

Why is my front end rattling?

Rattles on smooth roads? When the front (or rear) end of your ride starts rattling on smooth surfaces with barely any suspension movement, it’s most likely sway bar links. Most vehicles are equipped with a front sway bar (and many have them on the rear as well).

What does a bad crank bearing sound like?

Crankshaft bearing noise is also caused by low oil pressure which damages the bearing surfaces and could eventually damage the crankshaft itself. This type of noise is usually described as a rumbling or thumping sound deep in the engine when accelerating.

Why do I hear rattling under my hood?

If a rattling sound is coming from directly underneath your car, that’s a strong sign that something is wrong with your exhaust system. Other sounds usually aren’t as serious and may involve replacing the muffler or a corroded pipe section. Under the hood, rattling noises suggest the water pump is ready to fail.

What is the rattling noise under my car?

If you notice a rattling noise coming from underneath your vehicle, a bit like a box of stones being shaken, this could be a sign that you have a problem with your exhaust system. This sound is often a warning sign of a faulty catalytic converter, and if this is the case, you may need to get a new one.

When do you get paid for an engine rattling noise?

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Why does my 440 Mopar make a rattling noise?

MY 440 mopar runs incredible at idle to 1500 rpm, but around 2000 rpm, the engine becomes overcome with loud rattling, noise, thousands of “rocks gone wild” come from the engine or transmission. It sounds like the motor is falling apart.

Why does my car make a rattling noise when I start it?

An engine rattling noise, or a clicking sound in an engine, can spring up from a number of sources. Whether it’s engine knocking when accelerating or some kind of spark knock or just a general engine noise, some are more serious than others, but there’s one thing that’s true of them all: it’s never good to leave it alone.

What does it mean when your engine rattles when idle?

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What makes a rattling noise at 1000 rpm?

Below is a video of where the shaft exits the hull. When the video starts, the engine is in forward gear at 1000 RPMs. The throttle is then backed off to the original position while still in forward gear…that is when the sound is heard.

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Why does my car rattle when in first gear?

The car has 100,000 miles on it. The RPMs also drop while it is rattling. When I shift into first gear, the RPMs pick back up and the rattle goes away. I have heard that this model has a heat shield rattle, but it is winter where I live. I am assuming since it is affected while idling, it is related to the engine or transmission. Any thoughts?

How to make the rattling sound in gear go away?

The throttle is then backed off to the original position while still in forward gear…that is when the sound is heard. The throttle is then bumped a bit (back to around 900- 1000 RPMs) and the rattling clanking goes away. I’ve looked through some previous posts and it seems as if the jury is out on how to make this condition go away.