over45 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 2008 Forester w/ 30k miles. We are getting a low, rapid tap, tap tap / rattling noise from what sounds like the middle or passanger side of the engine that appears once the car is put into gear. The noise has come on gradually over a few days and only is there when the tires are facing straight ahead (or slightly turned), but goes away once you turn the wheel. All fluids appear to be fine. Don't think it's the heat shield or exhaust. The noise subsides when the car is put into park or neutral. Any idea what this could be? Tks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montana tom Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 30K on a 2008 wow low milage. One thing to check would be the support link on the top of the motor , could have come loose, could have a bad bushing (but i haven't seen that ) Such low miles for anything to go bad. This could be a tough one to diagnose remotely. Kinda need to jack it up and crawl around while the noise is happening. One thing ,have your front axles been changed ? possibly with aftermarket parts ? I have always used aftermarket axles BUT ... on this forum i am reading of people with problems using them. Good Luck let us know what gets discovered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
over45 Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 fathers car - hardly drives it. everything is original and he always goes to dealer to service. I did have someone hold the brake pedal down and put it into gear and then opened the hood to listen to the sound it was making - but couldn't hear it. So when sitting inside the car you can hear the sound clearly, but not when the hood is open and it's running. not sure that gives someone a clue. tks for the response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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