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Vibration rattle... 430 diffuser

Discussion in '360/430' started by Robdownunder, Jul 27, 2010.

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  1. Robdownunder

    Robdownunder Formula Junior

    Feb 6, 2009
    580
    Australia
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    Rob
    Detected a rattle on cold start up with Tubi fitted and found the cause.
    I was missing 2 bolts with large washers from the underside of the diffuser on the RHS which had completely fallen out.

    This led to a very distinctive vibration rattle and I believe that this part has to come off when the car was in for service recently and may not have been tightened up well enough.

    It could have also been due to the resonance of the sports Tubi so I'd advise owners with aftermarket exhausts to check this area.

    A new set of bolts with spring washers hopefully will not allow it to happen again.
    Rob.
     
  2. fc2

    fc2 F1 Veteran
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    Nov 2, 2006
    5,263
    Silicon Valley Ca.
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    Frank C.
    Interesting... I'll check mine this weekend.
     
  3. djantlive

    djantlive Formula 3

    Jun 30, 2005
    1,015
    shops often do not put back all the screws after a service. i had about 1/3 of my bolts missing after dealer worked on mine.
     
  4. Robdownunder

    Robdownunder Formula Junior

    Feb 6, 2009
    580
    Australia
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    Rob
    I've just found another one missing dead centre in the diffuser...that makes 3 all up out of 5.
    I'm not sure if I have just missed that one too or it has also fallen out since last week?
    Either way it's a bit p poor in any case for this to happen.
     
  5. blackbolt22

    blackbolt22 F1 Veteran
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    Sep 25, 2007
    5,808
    Boca Raton, FL
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    Mr. Anderson
    That's for sure.
     

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