So, after my header install, there has been the usual vibration that we all know and live with, but when the car starts heating up, there is a rattle from under the passenger side of the engine. I've read several "rattling, vibrating" threads, but none were quite like this. The rattle always stops when I go beyond 1,000 RPM's, and only happens in Drive. Sometimes you hear it a little bit in nuetral when sitting in traffic, but it is usually quieter or won't happen as long. It kind of sounds like a jackhammer or a jig-saw. When the engine is real hot, it gets louder, especially when I try to parallell park after a long drive.
I've been running hot lately for unknown reasons, but I have a few ideas. a flush and 160* thermo should help, but I doubt the rattling will.
From what I've read, and what I know, I have the following ideas: Transmission cooling line vibrating against headers, motor mount bolt loose, heat sheild loose, alternator shaking (speed shop didn't re-install one of the rear braces that mount to the rest of the engine for reasons unknown). Keep in mind that because this only happens in drive, I cannot go inspect it while it is happening, unless I want to look under the hood while the car is moving , and everytime I try to get someone at my house to help me put the brake on while it is in drive so I can inspect, but it never gets hot enough or no one is around.
Since it only happens in drive, does that single it out as a transmission issue?
I've been running hot lately for unknown reasons, but I have a few ideas. a flush and 160* thermo should help, but I doubt the rattling will.
From what I've read, and what I know, I have the following ideas: Transmission cooling line vibrating against headers, motor mount bolt loose, heat sheild loose, alternator shaking (speed shop didn't re-install one of the rear braces that mount to the rest of the engine for reasons unknown). Keep in mind that because this only happens in drive, I cannot go inspect it while it is happening, unless I want to look under the hood while the car is moving , and everytime I try to get someone at my house to help me put the brake on while it is in drive so I can inspect, but it never gets hot enough or no one is around.
Since it only happens in drive, does that single it out as a transmission issue?
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