Rattling noise.

[tonyhugill]

I seem to have a rattling noise coming from engine when at low revs. Someone suggested timing chain but according to Haynes I have a belt and not a chain. My thrust bearing is worn (has been for a while) so could it have anything to do with this?. Any help would be appreciated

[stanc3w0rks]

1.2 8v is belt and 1.2 16v is chain. Not sure if the hydraulic tappets rattle or not.

[tonyhugill]

Its 1.4 8v

[stanc3w0rks]

As i said im not sure if hydraulic tappets make a rattling noise when they are on the way out or damaged

[tonyhugill]

Just looked at the old mot and it says "exhaust vibrating against body" or somethink like that. Wonder if it could be that

[stanc3w0rks]

That could definatley be it. Get under and see when someone revs the car

[tonyhugill]

Just sat in it and reved it. It doesn't make the rattling sound at all, only when its moving and at low revs, seems to be worse if I change gear too early (put it in 4th at 20 mph)

[stanc3w0rks]

Does it sound like its coming from under the car?

[johnny]

Sounds like exhaust is hitting tbh

[tonyhugill]

Id say so yea. Towards the front end

[stanc3w0rks]

Check the exhaust rubber mounts.

[tonyhugill]

I'll have a look in morning. I did give the exhaust a shake the other day and it seemed solid.

[johnny]

Check the heat shield

[tonyhugill]

I checked the one at the back, the one in the middle, it there one near the manifold?

[johnny]

Should be one covering it but alot get removed because they rattle