MrBrightsideUK1 Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 not sure where to put this but I would like a answer quickly as I have a decision to make. My Toyota celica 2002 140 has just developed this horrible rattle/ squeaking from the exhaust when I'm idle, when I start driving again it goes away. Is this a big enough problem to turn around and head home? (On M6 to visit a friend in uni) 2hours till I get to him or 1hour home. Any response will be much appreciated The car was fine before, has half a tale of oil (never checked it when the oil was cold, only when it was hot) but the noise is definitely coming from the exhaust. The car was fine a hour ago. Hasn't had a service in a very long time, but flu through the mot in April. Not sure what else to say lol. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizona Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 I'd keep going, stop at the next services and see if you can see if its just an exhaust mount broken, give the exhaust a wiggle (hot, careful and if that's all it is.... you got aa/rac? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBrightsideUK1 Posted October 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 The exhaust seems wobbly and there is a metal sheet over the muffler of the exhaust that is lose and resting on the exhaust. Didn't see anything broken. And yeah I think I've got RAC lol Only the back part of the exhaust is wobbly. Thanks for the quick reply mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBrightsideUK1 Posted October 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 Just started her back up and the rattling has stopped so imma guna plod on but if anyone else has anything to say please do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizona Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 If you can secure it with some wire/coathanger it'd be better as constant movement if its wobbly could cause a break at a weak point if there is one or another mount to be at risk if its having to support more than before tbh i'd keep an eye on it and keep going, see if you can drop into an exhaust place tomorrow and get a new mount popped on Just started her back up and the rattling has stopped so imma guna plod on but if anyone else has anything to say please do. dont forget to check your oil before you come back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Chris_ Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 Sounds like it's just exhaust related, broken mount, broken baffle inside or could just be heatshield broken off mount and now resting on exhaust. Doesn't sound serious to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUToyota Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 As above...sounds very much like the heat shield to me...no great worry. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean68 Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 Heat shield mate. Mine went a few months back. Had it tie wrapped to secure it better. But also my back box just gave up. Pipe cracked around the weld going into back box. This made a squeaky rattle at idle but not overly obvious during driving. Just swapped it for a Tsport back box. Sounds much nicer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBrightsideUK1 Posted October 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 Alright guys thanks for all the help I'll try and just bodge it for now then take it into a garage when I get back. Just swapped it for a Tsport back box. Sounds much nicer. That sounds like a good idea cheers dean Thanks again everyone for helping me out, was worrying about it haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Askari Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 If it hasn't had a service for a very long time that might be a good idea as well. And an oil change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Chris_ Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 If it hasn't had a service for a very long time that might be a good idea as well. And an oil change. Particularly an oil & filter change. Pretty much everything else can be done as & when it wears out or fails the mot without causing major damage. Old oil and clogged filters causes problems inside the engine such as increased wear and jamming piston rings. The first you'll know about it is when the car starts drinking oil or rattling, and by then it's too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick_66 Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 If its the rear heatshield off/next to the exhaust (back box) < id get it seen asap as the petrol tank is too close for comfort I think theres 3 on the gen 7 if i remember right . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINY Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 i pulled them all of my old 182 as they started to rattle, think weight saving :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizona Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 Mine were pulled off and lobbed in the skip by the exhaust place i popped into when mine were rattling on a previous gen 6 i had 'There you go love, problem solved' he grinned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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