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b18c rattle at 3,000????

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Old Aug 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???
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Old Aug 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.
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 08:50 PM
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that's completely normal for b18c1's with the stock exhaust manifold. :chuckles:
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Old Sep 1, 2005 | 12:24 PM
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nice, just couldnt find where is was coming from
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Old Sep 1, 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.
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Old Sep 1, 2005 | 04:11 PM
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what would that tapping be coming from?
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Old Sep 1, 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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