Front End Rattle

[djab]

My Avensis D4D T3 reg 04 has developed a hollow rattle somewhere at the front of the car. It is getting worse and so far I have been unable to trace it. Does not seem to be the suspension. Everything feels normal, the car tracks normally does not pull on the steering. Has this happened to other members can anyone help me with this. I would like an idea before I take it to the dealer many miles away.

Thanks in anticipation of your help.

[ae92 lover]

most likely the rattle would be the engine.

[igormus]

My Avensis D4D T3 reg 04 has developed a hollow rattle somewhere at the front of the car. It is getting worse and so far I have been unable to trace it. Does not seem to be the suspension. Everything feels normal, the car tracks normally does not pull on the steering. Has this happened to other members can anyone help me with this. I would like an idea before I take it to the dealer many miles away.

Thanks in anticipation of your help.

hi

as i understood yours was made in 2004 and 3 full years are gone.

check with all tightness of all bolts/nuts especially that fix the engine on the bed frame.

it is understood the vibration of diesel is more than petrol engine resulting releasing of bolts tighteness.

one'd check each item. it is normal -- do not be in shock -- but check your car very careful.

i wonna believe that the another reason connected with the engine injection timing is actual.

there are many others but firstly check with parts tighteness.

cheers/igor

[djab]

Thanks Igor for your reply, everything has been checked and is ok. The rattle appears to be from the steering. I am told this is a known fault and is not dangerous. Try telling that to my passengers, it is also driving me mad, is there a cure.

My Avensis D4D T3 reg 04 has developed a hollow rattle somewhere at the front of the car. It is getting worse and so far I have been unable to trace it. Does not seem to be the suspension. Everything feels normal, the car tracks normally does not pull on the steering. Has this happened to other members can anyone help me with this. I would like an idea before I take it to the dealer many miles away.

Thanks in anticipation of your help.

hi

as i understood yours was made in 2004 and 3 full years are gone.

check with all tightness of all bolts/nuts especially that fix the engine on the bed frame.

it is understood the vibration of diesel is more than petrol engine resulting releasing of bolts tighteness.

one'd check each item. it is normal -- do not be in shock -- but check your car very careful.

i wonna believe that the another reason connected with the engine injection timing is actual.

there are many others but firstly check with parts tighteness.

cheers/igor

[igormus]

Thanks Igor for your reply, everything has been checked and is ok. The rattle appears to be from the steering. I am told this is a known fault and is not dangerous. Try telling that to my passengers, it is also driving me mad, is there a cure.

My Avensis D4D T3 reg 04 has developed a hollow rattle somewhere at the front of the car. It is getting worse and so far I have been unable to trace it. Does not seem to be the suspension. Everything feels normal, the car tracks normally does not pull on the steering. Has this happened to other members can anyone help me with this. I would like an idea before I take it to the dealer many miles away.

Thanks in anticipation of your help.

hi

as i understood yours was made in 2004 and 3 full years are gone.

check with all tightness of all bolts/nuts especially that fix the engine on the bed frame.

it is understood the vibration of diesel is more than petrol engine resulting releasing of bolts tighteness.

one'd check each item. it is normal -- do not be in shock -- but check your car very careful.

i wonna believe that the another reason connected with the engine injection timing is actual.

there are many others but firstly check with parts tighteness.

cheers/igor

hi

i have no idea then. mine steering works properly and i can not advise you anything.

but i presume it is a minot thing affects on you.

cheers/igor

[cmia]

flywheel problem...

get it into toyota to confirm..

and it wont be a rattle

more like a knock or a loud tap`