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BoxsterInTheSun · 11-29-2024, 03:54 PM

I have a rattle at low RPMs in first and second gear, I think it only occurs when the outside temp is colder. Sometimes it doesn't happen at all, but when it does it's loud enough to be embarrasing.

I think it might be this rod that I'm pointing to on the driver side in front of the rear wheel:

I've also added a video here:

https://youtu.be/He311tepkc0?si=UKBpOk2lije5yvQC

Any ideas what this is, and if it should be tighter than it currently is? Is this a common rattle causer?

11-29-2024, 03:54 PM	#1
BoxsterInTheSun Registered User Join Date: Oct 2024 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 71	I think this rod is the source of my rattle, what is it and how do I tighten it? I have a rattle at low RPMs in first and second gear, I think it only occurs when the outside temp is colder. Sometimes it doesn't happen at all, but when it does it's loud enough to be embarrasing. I think it might be this rod that I'm pointing to on the driver side in front of the rear wheel: I've also added a video here: https://youtu.be/He311tepkc0?si=UKBpOk2lije5yvQC Any ideas what this is, and if it should be tighter than it currently is? Is this a common rattle causer?