So my 60's mini was making some noises when driving around and I have been able to fix them in the past months. The thing is there is a persisting noise on the back of the mining for most part of the driving time, It has cones suspension so I don't know if the only way around it is to replace the cones or could be something more easy to fix.
Any comments apprieciated.
Nick
Rattle in the back
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nickacb
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Re: Rattle in the back
My rattle turned out to be a broken rear exhaust mount. It might be worth giving yours a wiggle to see if yours is ok
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Re: Rattle in the back
I agree with the others. The least likely culprit for a rear end rattle are the knuckles or springs. Worn knuckles will creak/squeak not rattle. It sounds stupid but you might even have a stone sitting in the bottom of the subframe, below the trumpet,, there's plenty of space for a stone to rattle around in there.
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Re: Rattle in the back
I had a rattle at the back that was very annoying and it turned out to be the bottom shock mount bush.
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Re: Rattle in the back
Wrap an old rag around the rear trumpet you suspect and tie it on tightly / tape it up. If the rattle is muted you'll have a better idea if that is is the culprit when you you run it around the block to check.
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Re: Rattle in the back
My rattle in the back was a top shock absorber/damper rubber bush that was worn/perished, hidden behind the petrol tank, which was allowing metal to metal contact with suspension movement.
Also but more of a buzzing sound than a loud rattle can be the chrome trim vibrating that is fitted around the top edge of the rear pockets/bins.
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Re: Rattle in the back
Thanx a lot for the recommendations, actually, I took the mini for a long highway ride (5hrs) this weekend for the first time in many years, and the noise reduced, noy entirely, but something to notice.
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Re: Rattle in the back
Jeje, no everything's well, but I'm looking options for a kit of shock absorbers, thanx