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Ripsco
04-01-2015, 03:50 PM
So this just started today on my way home from work. Under medium acceleration I hear this strange rattling sound coming from the engine bay. Under light or hard acceleration I do not hear the sound. Only on medium acceleration and it does not happen all the time either. The car still pulls and drives normal. I hate to say it but it almost sounds like VTEC kicking in kind of sound. Could it be maybe my UICP banging against something or perhaps a heat shield? Any input is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Ripsco
04-02-2015, 04:07 PM
So it is not VTEC kicking in lol. I had a friend from work rev the car while I looked under hood and could not recreate the sound or hear any vibrations. We then took it for a spin and could recreate the sound every other stomp on gas pedal. We can also feel the vibration coming from underneath us. I am suspecting something with the exhaust system or heat shields around the exhaust have gotten loose. I am going to have my cat-back put on next weekend and will have my mechanic take a look and see if he can find the culprit. Will keep everyone posted.
ROMITON1
04-06-2015, 09:56 AM
This happened to me, very annoying.
I run a full TBE from UR.
Last winter the heat shielding under the car got bent a little, and the natural slight vibrations from the exhaust started to bank against the heat shield.
Super Super annoying.
Ripsco
04-06-2015, 11:27 AM
This happened to me, very annoying.
I run a full TBE from UR.
Last winter the heat shielding under the car got bent a little, and the natural slight vibrations from the exhaust started to bank against the heat shield.
Super Super annoying.
Did you ever get it fixed? I am getting my cat-back put on this weekend, so I am going to have my mechanic take a look at it. Hopefully he can fix it because it sounds terrible.
ROMITON1
04-09-2015, 01:22 PM
Ummmmm..... yea......
I just bent my heat shielding back in place.....
Ripsco
04-09-2015, 03:45 PM
Ummmmm..... yea......
I just bent my heat shielding back in place.....
Makes sense :)
Getting my Turbo XS cat-back put on tomorrow.... Can't wait!
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