Rattling Sound From The Rear!

[plasmid2]

G'day all,

It's been a while. Good to see the site going strong. I have searched the forum but can't seem to find an answer to my problem.

I have an '03 XR6T with 78000 kms. Auto. No mods. On my way work the other day and under some heavy acceleration I heard a bit of a clunk. Nothing too loud. Since then it has developed a bit of a sound. The best I can describe it is a rattle sound. Even that is probably not a good description. It only seems to happen immediately after I come off the throttle.

I only know a little bit about cars. However it seems to be coming from the rear. Only happens when I am driving. It still drives well. After investigating the engine bay, listening to the engine and having a look underneath the car there are no obvious signs of damage or leaks or anything loose.

Any suggestions.

Your time is appreciated.

Thanks.

[dane01]

hi mine did kind of the same thing.... mine ended up being the jack in the boot wasnt tight into the holder thingy... sounds pretty stupid but yet that stopped it for me.... might not be the same for you though...

[plasmid2]

G'day again.

Just to add to earlier thread. I just went for a drive and have noticed that the rattle noise is definitely constant and seems to get slower as the car slows down. Can't seem to notice it when accelerating or when doing over 80 km/hr. Also noticeable/or a faster rattle just as I get off the throttle which doesn't make sense.

The noise is almost like when you have a large stone stuck in the tyre thread. (yes I have checked the tyres).

Dane01 I also checked the wheel jack. It's all secure.

I apologize if all this sounds stupid.

Any ideas would be appreciate it.

Thanks.

[rockafellqeinstien]

Could also check your wheel nuts - I know of a skyline that made a similar noise (like a rock in tyre clicking) because of incorectly torqued wheel nuts