Under carriage rattle driving me crazy

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Mike S, Jun 12, 2009.

  1. Mike S

    Mike S Guest

    My 03 Caravan Sport (short wheelbase) has a very annoying metallic
    rattle underneath.

    What should I look for?

    Thanks
     
    Mike S, Jun 12, 2009
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  2. Mike S

    Licker Guest

    Mike S wrote in message: "My 03 Caravan Sport (short wheelbase) has a very
    annoying metallic rattle underneath.
    What should I look for?"

    The first place I would like at is the exhaust system. Probably come from
    some type of heat shield that has come loose and vibrating.
     
    Licker, Jun 12, 2009
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  3. Mike S

    News Guest



    Smart Car? Motorcycle?
     
    News, Jun 12, 2009
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  4. Mike S

    Bob Shuman Guest

    More information please?
    Where exactly is "underneath"? Is it only when you strike a bump or all the
    time? Only when the vehicle is moving or also when sitting at a stop?

    Without any additional info, and if when you hit a bump, I'd guess it was
    the front sway bar links which are easily replaced.

    Bob
    ..
     
    Bob Shuman, Jun 12, 2009
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  5. Mike S

    Mike S Guest

    Thanks, I will look a litte bit closer.

    Initially I thought it was the thin aluminum tubes that run on the
    underside, as there is some play in them, but after padding them (with
    an old mouse pad), the rattle was still there.

    Thanks again.
     
    Mike S, Jun 26, 2009
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  6. My rusted out cat converter rattled like crazy. Check yours out.
     
    Erroneous Maximus, Jul 5, 2009
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