93 Civic rattle - turning and engine start

Discussion in 'Civic' started by timtech, Mar 17, 2008.

  1. timtech

    timtech Guest

    After a garage changed my timing belt a couple of months ago I have
    noticed a rattle coming from the passenger side (left hand side) of my
    UK 93 Civic LSi. It occurs at about low speed only about 10-20 mph
    when turning right mainly and when the engine is warm and I start it
    up there is a quick rattle then it goes. I think it's too late to
    take it back to the garage to expect them to fix it for free.

    Revving the engine is smooth and doesn't rattle so I don't think it's
    an engine problem.

    I thought it might be the engine mountings but they look OK on initial
    inspection. I know my suspension bushings are worn but if it was them
    it wouldn't rattle on engine start. If it isn't the engine mounts
    could it be one of the CV joints?

    As usual any ideas appreiciated!
     
    timtech, Mar 17, 2008
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  2. timtech

    motsco_ Guest

     
    motsco_, Mar 18, 2008
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  3. timtech

    timtech Guest

    If it was the heatshield it would rattle all the time not just when
    turning?
     
    timtech, Mar 18, 2008
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  4. timtech

    timtech Guest

    I jacked up the back today and checked the suspension - my trailing
    arm bushings are cracked and look worn out - maybe this is it?
     
    timtech, Mar 21, 2008
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