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Old 06-10-2008, 05:21 PM
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when i rev my car every time it goes past or hits 2000 RPM i hear a rattling sound coming from the engine at first i thought it had something to do with my transmission but it does it even in neutral just reving the engine
any ideas/comments/questions on what it might be?
Old 06-10-2008, 05:30 PM
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motor mounts possibly
Old 06-10-2008, 05:39 PM
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I'm gonna say its might be your valve lash. Check and recheck those numbers. Edit* I also just now thought of something else. It could be pre-ignition a.k.a. pinging, check your ignition timing and set per specs.
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have u stuck your head under the hood and heard it happen? i get an exhaust rattle at like 2k. its coming from the heat shield on the cat. cant wait for my new exhaust to be installed.
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I've removed many Honda/Acura cat heat shields. I would inspect the motor mounts and studs though. Make sure they are torqued down properly.
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Im guessing the heat shield
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wondersparrow &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">have u stuck your head under the hood and heard it happen? i get an exhaust rattle at like 2k. its coming from the heat shield on the cat. cant wait for my new exhaust to be installed. </TD></TR></TABLE>

That would be my guess
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wondersparrow &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">have u stuck your head under the hood and heard it happen? i get an exhaust rattle at like 2k. its coming from the heat shield on the cat. cant wait for my new exhaust to be installed. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks man i dont know why i didnt think of this, i fixed the same problem on my cousins car...... looks like its time for exhaust
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heat shield
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lil rocks may get caught up in the heat shield..check it out
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