[MStrutt]

Hi,

Im hoping someone can help with mechanical knowledge.

I have a Nissan Almera Tino (not exciting I know) and it has developed a rattle when I pull away in first gear. It runs fine, I cant hear the exhaust blowing and there does not appear to be any leaks.

Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

Thanks

 

[Nissanman7166]

Does it sound like an engine rattle or an exhaust rattle.

 

[MStrutt]

Does it sound like an engine rattle or an exhaust rattle.

Hi,

It sounds like its coming from the exhaust, but I cannot here any other excess noise to suggest blowing.

 

[MStrutt]

All sorted!

I jacked the car and and removed the wheel and found a facia plate on the flexible part of the exhaust that had rusted and fallen away and was sliding up and down the exhaust causing the rattling.

I took a pair of plyers and a hacksaw to it and took it away. Now no more rattle!

Happy Days!