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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 11:24 PM
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Chain rattle noise

Just drove my Trans am on a long road trip. Got there and now anytime I accelerate or drive it rattles loud. What should I look at?
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 07:06 AM
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Re: Chain rattle noise

Moving parts

Determine if it's coming from engine, trans, rear end, exhaust, or suspension; top, bottom, or middle; left or right side; etc. etc. etc.

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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 11:34 AM
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Re: Chain rattle noise

Oops haha.

Comes from the passenger rear like the back tire. I'm going to go look and see maybe an exhaust hanger is loose but it sounds like my car is dragging a chain down the road
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 01:06 PM
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Re: Chain rattle noise

Check the sway bar links. The bushings fall off and leave the washers rattling, sound like a chain dragging. Or did you tie a dog to the bumper and forgot him? Poor little guy probably kept up for a mile or so. Stolen from NLs vacation but that line had me rolling.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 02:30 PM
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Re: Chain rattle noise

Originally Posted by Joe Tag
Check the sway bar links. The bushings fall off and leave the washers rattling, sound like a chain dragging. Or did you tie a dog to the bumper and forgot him? Poor little guy probably kept up for a mile or so. Stolen from NLs vacation but that line had me rolling.

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