2009xr6turbo Member 49 Member For: 10y 11m 18d Posted 19/08/14 02:47 PM Share Posted 19/08/14 02:47 PM Hey guys, just noticed while driving today that theres a noise coming from the rear of the car.Cars on 09' series 1 xr6 turbo.Sound isnt a loud thud or hitting sound but more along the lines a light chime / ting.Noise isnt constant and appears to happen on take offs and when speed is reduced.Looked under rear and couldn't see anytgin hangin or loose but it was after the sun went down I noticed it.Anybody had this before or any ideas?? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/89006-weird-metalic-hitting-sound-on-the-back/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
2009xr6turbo Member 49 Member For: 10y 11m 18d Posted 19/08/14 03:06 PM Author Share Posted 19/08/14 03:06 PM Or maybe even along the lines of a rattle Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/89006-weird-metalic-hitting-sound-on-the-back/#findComment-1493636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 4m 21d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 20/08/14 05:03 AM Share Posted 20/08/14 05:03 AM Emptied the boot? Something in spare wheel well? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/89006-weird-metalic-hitting-sound-on-the-back/#findComment-1493780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,331 Member For: 19y 6m 22d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 20/08/14 05:05 AM Share Posted 20/08/14 05:05 AM Ease the handbrake on slightly and go for a scoot. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/89006-weird-metalic-hitting-sound-on-the-back/#findComment-1493781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2009xr6turbo Member 49 Member For: 10y 11m 18d Posted 20/08/14 05:46 AM Author Share Posted 20/08/14 05:46 AM Had a quick look in boot last night but couldnt see anythin, it hasnt effected drivability or the performance of the car so I dont believe it to be anything major, just annoyin as .... Will check handbrake idea after work and see Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/89006-weird-metalic-hitting-sound-on-the-back/#findComment-1493815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,331 Member For: 19y 6m 22d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 20/08/14 05:56 AM Share Posted 20/08/14 05:56 AM I fixed another members car a couple of years ago, it had a faint metallic "tink" when crossing bridge joins or ripples in the road.The handbrake shoe spring in one side had broken and was tapping against the backing plate. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/89006-weird-metalic-hitting-sound-on-the-back/#findComment-1493821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 18y 2m 7d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 20/08/14 06:42 AM Share Posted 20/08/14 06:42 AM Also check the swaybar link pins - can cause a rattle noise 2 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/89006-weird-metalic-hitting-sound-on-the-back/#findComment-1493852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjc Donating Members 2,823 Member For: 21y 7m 10d Gender: Male Location: Townsville Posted 20/08/14 07:52 AM Share Posted 20/08/14 07:52 AM (edited) grab the exhaust tip with a leather glove or rag when it's hot and give it a good wobble around. Could be some of the heat shielding being a pr!ck as it does... Edited 20/08/14 07:52 AM by bjc Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/89006-weird-metalic-hitting-sound-on-the-back/#findComment-1493887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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