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I have been driving my m3w for about 3 months and hear a rattle coming from underneath. I can reproduce with the car off by shaking it. Any thoughts?
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If it does not rattle, it's no M3W...  Please try to describe the "problem" as specific as possible.
Hannes
once: Green M3W; 2013
now: Red 4/4 Sport; 2011
and some practical cars for use in real life
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Morgan owners worry when it stops rattling - then they know something`s dropped off.
2010 4/4 sport - le mans green
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Check the heat shield bolts, the rattle stopped just before getting home, the screw fell out!
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Exhaust shield on mine zings before rattling.
A crack in the body around the exhaust mounting brackets can also rattle
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I had to quit checking rattles because a lot of them come and go. The latest was the ignition housing against the dash. This one I did fix with a little sliver of wood. If I chased all the rest I'd never get to drive the thing-
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Biggest culprit would be the heat shields. Two bolts on top, three on the bottom. Loctite will become your best friend.
What's your mileage? Who cares. Is it practical? See #1. What happens when it rains? You get wet.
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I hope we did not scare him away with our rattling comments.
Would have expected further explanations on his specific rattles.
Hannes
once: Green M3W; 2013
now: Red 4/4 Sport; 2011
and some practical cars for use in real life
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