Rattling in rear of car

[enzia35]

Seems to happen most when I'm not in gear, but still occurs at time when in gear. Sounds like a hollow rattling. I've checked the exhaust, and that's sturdy.

I want to say it might be the brakes, as it seems to be most noticeable when I'm slowing down. Maybe the brake clips?

The bumpstops are also completely gone. Could the axle bouncing up and down be part of the problem?

[ssms5411]

Re: Rattling in rear of car

Check the clamps that hold the rear brake lines.

[firebirdn]

Re: Rattling in rear of car

Check your heat shield too.

[enzia35]

Re: Rattling in rear of car

Will do guys, thanks.

[IceHammer]

Re: Rattling in rear of car

there are multiple heat shields up there following the exhaust pipe and above the muffler. I've had the screws rust out before and start banging on something. Get underneath it and start hitting things until you hear your noise.

[3.8lcoty]

Re: Rattling in rear of car

if you have magnaflow check at the back of the muffler where one pipe goes across the back, with my system the weld broke on the tab that goes from the pipe then to the muffler and it sounds like my hatch is not all the way closend and rattleing

[1997Canadian3.8]

Re: Rattling in rear of car

Sounds like a heat shield rattle.

[enzia35]

Re: Rattling in rear of car

Lots of heat shield rattling opinions...I'll look at it pretty soon, I have summer school finals, and I don't really have time until after them.

[enzia35]

Re: Rattling in rear of car

Haha, so I've checked out all the above...still can't find it. There is a lot of rotational play in the driveshaft though. Is that normal?