Took the x pipe inspected the inside of the header nothing stood out to me, I think I still hear the noise after starting up it open headers. It has to be hitting somewhere this is driving me crazy.
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Header install....rattling noise?
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I doubt it, I made extra sure I tighten everything down there tight, the noise only happens under load meaning at idle it doesn't make a sound.
Like I mentioned earlier it sounds as if it coming from inside the driver side header, but if it was coming from inside the header wouldn't it make the noise all the time considering exhaust is still coming through the header.
Whats the name of the tool you can use to pinpoint where a noise is coming from?
I'm pretty sure exhaust leak doesn't sound like metal to metal.
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Did you guys remove your oil dipstick to install headers?
I did when i installed my kooks over the weekend
That whole oil dipstick tube is plastic though right? I didn't remove mine when installing my headers.
yes it was required from what i remember
more rmps means mean more vibration .. it could still be making slight noise at idle you just don't hear it
the tool is called a stethoscope
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How the heck did I get mine on if it's required? Could this possilbly be my issue? From what I've seen the tube is plastic so I doubt it would be the cause of this issue.
Thanks
the tube runs right along side the engine .. it had to come off or the headers would smash it into the block when you tighten down the headers :shrug:
this is what i remember anyway...
the headers were one piece werent they .. i dont see how else you'd get the headers bolted up with the tube in the way
this is what i remember anyway...
the headers were one piece werent they .. i dont see how else you'd get the headers bolted up with the tube in the way
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I don't remember the oil tube being in the way though, same directions I used minus the oil tube I'm double check on the clearance with the tube.
I'm try sliding some header wrap in between the closest area on tubes to see if that helps.
i remember there being two tubes that were VERY close to one another and thought they may touch and rattle .. this was when i was inspecting them after shipment
i never had an issue tho .. but this could be your issue .. if so, then some wrap ought to fix the issue
i never had an issue tho .. but this could be your issue .. if so, then some wrap ought to fix the issue
I've tried just about everything, I'm take to another exhaust shop to see if they can maybe see something we missed or something hard to enjoy the car with this rattle.
That's a bomber dude, I'm sure you've checked EGR tubing too? Good luck.
Sorry for the delay, forgot that I posted in here!:bash:
I just unbolted the motor mounts and jacked the motor up, just enough to slide a shim in there. I forget what shim thickness I went with though.
only thing i can say is drop the k again and see if it STILL rattles
dropping the k doesn't take long so it's worth a shot:shrug:
if it goes away then you know it isn't the exhaust
I deleted the egr
Ok thanks, I may try this before I start breaking it down again.
Yeah I wanted to advoid that, but probably should do that....would rule out alot of things. Now I wish I would have started the car when the K wasnt there like I like said I would.
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