stupid metal rattling noise at 3k rpm! EDIT: SOLUTION FOUND 9/7/07
09-29-2007, 04:41 PM
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RE: Solution found!!!!
Firstly, I want to thank all you guys for figuring this problem out....even my dealer couldnt find it! I am a newbie to this forum, but love it already! One question though.....I just came in from under the car, and didnt see the plate. I have an '07/automatic...is it only on sticks, or is it under the plastic cover between the motor/tranny?? Thanks in advance!
09-29-2007, 04:57 PM
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RE: Solution found!!!!
Correction.....the cover is metal. According to the pics that were posted you were supposed to put the washers under that plate/cover?? I tried that and no luck, still making the noise. When you take that cover off, there is another spacer/plate that is physically between the motor/tranny that you can see around the edges and also sticking out the bottom. If anything were making contact, im assuming it would be the bolts on the torque converter with that spacer?? If so, does it only contact on the bottom, or all the way around the spacer?
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
10-01-2007, 01:39 PM
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RE: Solution found!!!!
ORIGINAL: 07alloystanggt
Correction.....the cover is metal. According to the pics that were posted you were supposed to put the washers under that plate/cover?? I tried that and no luck, still making the noise. When you take that cover off, there is another spacer/plate that is physically between the motor/tranny that you can see around the edges and also sticking out the bottom. If anything were making contact, im assuming it would be the bolts on the torque converter with that spacer?? If so, does it only contact on the bottom, or all the way around the spacer?
Thanks again!
Correction.....the cover is metal. According to the pics that were posted you were supposed to put the washers under that plate/cover?? I tried that and no luck, still making the noise. When you take that cover off, there is another spacer/plate that is physically between the motor/tranny that you can see around the edges and also sticking out the bottom. If anything were making contact, im assuming it would be the bolts on the torque converter with that spacer?? If so, does it only contact on the bottom, or all the way around the spacer?
Thanks again!
and to mikeei, you are most welcome. i am just SO glad i found the fix for this...it was buggin the crap out of me!
10-01-2007, 02:53 PM
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RE: Solution found!!!!
SoI got under the car yesterday and looked. The plate on my car is tight as a drum, no wiggle room at all. Those of you who had the problem - was your plate loose? ShouldI still put the spacers on?
10-01-2007, 03:40 PM
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RE: Solution found!!!!
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SoI got under the car yesterday and looked. The plate on my car is tight as a drum, no wiggle room at all. Those of you who had the problem - was your plate loose? ShouldI still put the spacers on?
SoI got under the car yesterday and looked. The plate on my car is tight as a drum, no wiggle room at all. Those of you who had the problem - was your plate loose? ShouldI still put the spacers on?
10-02-2007, 10:14 AM
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RE: Solution found!!!!
How loud is this rattle you guys are hearing? I haven't heard anything except my Hurst shifter rattle when cold and a little spark knocking when shifting under hard driving conditions, but I'm asuming that is because the "93 octane" gas I'm buying probably isn't fully 93 octane. Either that or it is the weather, or maybe I just need to adjust the A/F ratio in my tune. I'm really getting tired of all the little tweaks that have to be done to my stang.....especially with aftermarket parts. Like.....insulate or reconfigure theHurst shifter to eliminate rattle, adjust A/F ratio to eliminate spark knocking, buy installation hardware for chin spoiler, rattle proof the transmission plate, .......then there's the tire pressure fault,all the accessories needed to just lower the rear (shocks, Panhard rod, LCA's, LCA relocation brackets), removing the dead space from the accelerator via bending thesliders, ...etc etc etc... When do I get to just enjoy the car???!!! I'm frustrated, as you can tell. I really despise companies that do not do their research and make a part free of problems that are so obvious. ..and if you sell a part, you really should provide the hardware to install it..WITH CORRECT DIRECTIONS!
10-02-2007, 12:27 PM
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RE: Solution found!!!!
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How loud is this rattle you guys are hearing? I haven't heard anything except my Hurst shifter rattle when cold and a little spark knocking when shifting under hard driving conditions, but I'm asuming that is because the "93 octane" gas I'm buying probably isn't fully 93 octane. Either that or it is the weather, or maybe I just need to adjust the A/F ratio in my tune. I'm really getting tired of all the little tweaks that have to be done to my stang.....especially with aftermarket parts. Like.....insulate or reconfigure theHurst shifter to eliminate rattle, adjust A/F ratio to eliminate spark knocking, buy installation hardware for chin spoiler, rattle proof the transmission plate, .......then there's the tire pressure fault,all the accessories needed to just lower the rear (shocks, Panhard rod, LCA's, LCA relocation brackets), removing the dead space from the accelerator via bending thesliders, ...etc etc etc... When do I get to just enjoy the car???!!! I'm frustrated, as you can tell. I really despise companies that do not do their research and make a part free of problems that are so obvious. ..and if you sell a part, you really should provide the hardware to install it..WITH CORRECT DIRECTIONS!
How loud is this rattle you guys are hearing? I haven't heard anything except my Hurst shifter rattle when cold and a little spark knocking when shifting under hard driving conditions, but I'm asuming that is because the "93 octane" gas I'm buying probably isn't fully 93 octane. Either that or it is the weather, or maybe I just need to adjust the A/F ratio in my tune. I'm really getting tired of all the little tweaks that have to be done to my stang.....especially with aftermarket parts. Like.....insulate or reconfigure theHurst shifter to eliminate rattle, adjust A/F ratio to eliminate spark knocking, buy installation hardware for chin spoiler, rattle proof the transmission plate, .......then there's the tire pressure fault,all the accessories needed to just lower the rear (shocks, Panhard rod, LCA's, LCA relocation brackets), removing the dead space from the accelerator via bending thesliders, ...etc etc etc... When do I get to just enjoy the car???!!! I'm frustrated, as you can tell. I really despise companies that do not do their research and make a part free of problems that are so obvious. ..and if you sell a part, you really should provide the hardware to install it..WITH CORRECT DIRECTIONS!
10-02-2007, 07:55 PM
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RE: Solution found!!!!
i just sent mine in to fix the paint chip, and told them to fix this too..
I can usually tell when passing cars or medians between 1st and 3rd gear at about 3k. mine keeps going warm or cold and only lasts for about 2 seconds. Hopefully it gets fixed for me too ; )
I can usually tell when passing cars or medians between 1st and 3rd gear at about 3k. mine keeps going warm or cold and only lasts for about 2 seconds. Hopefully it gets fixed for me too ; )
10-15-2007, 12:35 PM
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i just sent mine in to fix the paint chip, and told them to fix this too..
I can usually tell when passing cars or medians between 1st and 3rd gear at about 3k. mine keeps going warm or cold and only lasts for about 2 seconds. Hopefully it gets fixed for me too ; )
i just sent mine in to fix the paint chip, and told them to fix this too..
I can usually tell when passing cars or medians between 1st and 3rd gear at about 3k. mine keeps going warm or cold and only lasts for about 2 seconds. Hopefully it gets fixed for me too ; )
10-15-2007, 06:52 PM
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RE: Solution found!!!!
Hrm, I wonder if this is what my problem is. I originally didn't think so because mine happens when the engine is warm also but I'm seeing more people say it happens to them a lot.
This sound is a metal vibrating sound for just 2 seconds or so that sounds kind of like a heat sheild rattling?
This sound is a metal vibrating sound for just 2 seconds or so that sounds kind of like a heat sheild rattling?