Rattling from my left rear wheel area

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PO10HEB
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Rattling from my left rear wheel area

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Hi Guys

I was hoping someone might know something or has had this problem before

When I drive over bumps or rough road surfaces, there seems to be a rattling coming from the back left side of the car around the rear wheel, almost sounds like a loose bolt.

However I've checked everything I can think off but I can't seem to pinpoint it.

Any help will be much appreciated
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Re: Rattling from my left rear wheel area

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Only a guess, but have you jacked the back up and checked the road springs just in case a short section is breaking/has broken off?

Edit:- other than that, has that car got drum brakes on the rear, if so maybe get the drums off and see if everything is okay inside.
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Re: Rattling from my left rear wheel area

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Hi thank you for your response

I've had new springs fitted all round and they seem to be fine no cracks also got discs on the back.
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Re: Rattling from my left rear wheel area

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Check the lower bolts of the shock absorbers as well as they are an annoying source of rattling.
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Re: Rattling from my left rear wheel area

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Thank you for the response

I've just replaced my shock everything seems solid but I'm still getting the rattling sound it sounds like a loose bolt but I can't find it
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Did you also change the top mounting bush? A must when changing shocks.
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Re: Rattling from my left rear wheel area

Post by matthew.bicknell »

Hi Po10HEB,

Did you solve your issue? I'm experiencing a similar noise.

Many thanks,

Matt
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