3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002) 1993-2002 Discussion including performance modifications and Technical Support Sections.
Sponsored by:

Right side firewall rattle.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 9, 2025 | 06:11 AM
  #1  
Aeka GSR's Avatar
Thread Starter
Rotary Enthusiast
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,179
Likes: 31
From: Riverside, CA
Right side firewall rattle.

Been having a rattle since as long as I've had the car near the firewall on the right side (LHD US car). It sounds like its in the engine bay but I've never been able to track it down. It happens when the engine shakes a bit on idle or on shutdown. I've had half bridge and large street port engines, so things will shake a bit. I still have the ABS unit in that area and an engine damper. Anyone else ever have this?
Reply
Old Jun 9, 2025 | 11:15 AM
  #2  
gracer7-rx7's Avatar
needs more track time
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 9,766
Likes: 794
From: Bay Area CA
Have you tried removing the engine damper to see if the sound goes away?
Check the heat shields around the turbo and downpipe area? some attached to engine others attached to the body.
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2025 | 08:26 AM
  #3  
DaveW's Avatar
Racecar - Formula 2000
Tenured Member: 20 Years
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 4,033
Likes: 370
From: Bath, OH
Delete

Last edited by DaveW; Jun 10, 2025 at 05:46 PM.
Reply
Old Jun 22, 2025 | 01:05 PM
  #4  
Aeka GSR's Avatar
Thread Starter
Rotary Enthusiast
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,179
Likes: 31
From: Riverside, CA
Originally Posted by gracer7-rx7
Have you tried removing the engine damper to see if the sound goes away?
Check the heat shields around the turbo and downpipe area? some attached to engine others attached to the body.
I'll try that. Been busy, separated from the wife so moving this car and my daily, and tools to my mom's house. 😭
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Gone_in_60k
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
25
Nov 27, 2023 12:20 AM
dhays
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
7
May 11, 2008 02:34 PM
Barwick
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
8
Aug 20, 2003 12:21 AM
tom jelly
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
9
Jun 6, 2003 03:05 PM
futurerexowner
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
11
Aug 5, 2002 03:31 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:10 AM.