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Re: [T3] That rattle from the motor area


On 29 Nov 99, at 22:39, HenryVW wrote:

> Ok, Our 66 square is all stock and still 6 volt , the motor is a single port
> with a 009 dist. it has the stock early exaust. I have this horrid rattle
> sound that comes from the fan/muffler area. it rattles at idle and then goes
> away as soon as you give it some gas.

Have you checked the heat shields on the top of the muffler? These 
often come loose on the ends and rattle.

>  I just had the motor out and resealed the topend so i know everything is
> tight. The muffler looks pretty good and nothing that i can see is rattling.
> Might it be something loose inside the muffler itself?

I've never had a muffler rattle inside, but I suppose it is possible.

Jim
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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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