Engine rattles when idling

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Canuck1, Jan 12, 2005.

  1. Canuck1

    Canuck1 Guest

    Have had this checked by a mechanic, he checked it out and couldn't figure
    it out. So he went online to Saturn, they told him to look for some
    things. He checked those, but it didn't help, it still rattles. It has
    plenty of power, gas mileage around town is 29mpg, freeway 33mpg.It
    dosen't burn oil and there are no oil leaks. Thanks for your help
     
    Canuck1, Jan 12, 2005
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  2. Canuck1

    Blah Blah Guest

    Can you provide us with more information? What did he check?
     
    Blah Blah, Jan 12, 2005
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  3. Canuck1

    Kirk Kohnen Guest

    You've given very little information to go on. But, just in case, here's a
    thought:

    My 97 SL2s used to rattle at idle. It was the headlights. When you're idling
    and rattling, press gently on both headlights. If the rattle stops, then
    it's probably the tongue in grove joint for holding the headlights in place.
    A bit of silicone RTV will fix the rattle while remaining pliable enough to
    adjust the aim of the lights.
     
    Kirk Kohnen, Jan 12, 2005
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  4. Good info. I have a 97SL2, it rattles when cold and idling. The
    sound is very metalic, but goes away when warmed up. I read this
    rattle was mentioned in the review of the car when it was first new.
    So just learned to live with it.

    later,


    tom @ www.CarFleaMarket.com
     
    newsgroups01REMOVEME, Jan 12, 2005
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  5. Canuck1

    Wurm Guest

    This was actually one of the first little repairs I had done on my '98 SL2,
    they tightened a few bolts around the headlight fixtures and bang, no more
    vibrations.
     
    Wurm, Jan 12, 2005
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