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Old 11-23-2017, 06:57 PM
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I've had the car a few days but I noticed a rattle that sounds like it's coming from the center of the undercarriage. Thoughts on what could be causing this? Exhaust? Torque tube? Just sent the warranty transfer a few days ago to CNA that warranties my vehicle from a Carmax purchase from the 2nd owner. Anyone experience this? Or at least have an idea what maybe causing this?

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Old 11-23-2017, 08:47 PM
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Sounds like the exhaust springs in the center of the car. They attach to the trans.
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I have the identical sound happening on my 2007 after a clutch replacement. Been trying to find it for months. Checked the hanger springs but they weren’t the issue. Pulled the entire exhaust down and made sure it wasn’t coming in contact with anything. Mine sounds more like it’s coming from the rear but does not change with RPM or speed. Does it driving and at idle. Clutch in/out. Beginning to think it’s torque tube or a clip inside the car under the halo or something.Let me know if you find the cause...it’s driving me nuts.
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Pretty much all dual disc clutches rattle a bit at idle, if that what's in the car (aftermarket).
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At least in my case I have a Mantic Triple. The rech rep from Mantic says it’s too tiney sounding to be the springs.
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Originally Posted by TTZ06VETTE
I have the identical sound happening on my 2007 after a clutch replacement. Been trying to find it for months. Checked the hanger springs but they weren’t the issue. Pulled the entire exhaust down and made sure it wasn’t coming in contact with anything. Mine sounds more like it’s coming from the rear but does not change with RPM or speed. Does it driving and at idle. Clutch in/out. Beginning to think it’s torque tube or a clip inside the car under the halo or something.Let me know if you find the cause...it’s driving me nuts.
The clutch on this car was also recently replaced, I think the throwout bearing as well.
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Originally Posted by jvar07
The clutch on this car was also recently replaced, I think the throwout bearing as well.
Let me know once confirmed
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Originally Posted by jvar07
I've had the car a few days but I noticed a rattle that sounds like it's coming from the center of the undercarriage. Thoughts on what could be causing this? Exhaust? Torque tube? Just sent the warranty transfer a few days ago to CNA that warranties my vehicle from a Carmax purchase from the 2nd owner. Anyone experience this? Or at least have an idea what maybe causing this?

Link to the video with the sound.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svURqVcpfUE


Thanks!
I remember reading something on the forum about the dry sump oil tank having a rattling issue. Was something like a loose O ring where it mounts. Might be worth a look.

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