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Old 08-30-2005, 03:38 PM
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i have this rattle at 3,000 rpm to 3,500, i thought it was just a heat shild but i removed all the shilds. sounds like its coming from the engine, any suggestions???
Old 08-30-2005, 08:16 PM
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This is a known problem with GSR's that involves blown welds in the exhaust manifold. You can either replace it with a completely overpriced OEM manifold, or buy an aftermarket header.
Old 08-30-2005, 08:50 PM
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that's completely normal for b18c1's with the stock exhaust manifold. :chuckles:
Old 09-01-2005, 12:24 PM
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nice, just couldnt find where is was coming from
Old 09-01-2005, 03:43 PM
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Just wait until you fix this rattle. Then you'll hear the tapping that occurs at the same rpm.
Old 09-01-2005, 04:11 PM
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what would that tapping be coming from?
Old 09-01-2005, 04:55 PM
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also i have another question. after i drive the car for a while then shut it off and let it sit. when i get back in it it jerks, kinda seems like im not getin fuel or somthing, i was also thinkin to could be somthing like tps. maybe fuel pump? any suggestions to that?




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