Ford Fiesta mk6 2007 - Rattle | Technical matters | Back Room Forum

Sun 1 Apr 2012 17:05

Ford Fiesta mk6 2007 - Rattle - toshtwo

Hi Guys, my partners Fiesta has a rattle from the rear end had a quick look it appears to be the heat sheild above the silencer box is loose i did not have the car jacked so i could not see what secured this sheild, can anyone tell me how it is secured and would i need to purchase any parts before before repairing. thanks in advance for any help Toshtwo

Reply | Report as offensive | Link

Sun 1 Apr 2012 23:13

Ford Fiesta mk6 2007 - Rattle - elekie&a/c doctor

I would suspect the heatsheild retaining spire nuts have come off/rusted away.Buy them from main dealer ,they are not expensive.If the hole in the heatsheild has become too large or damaged ,then you can cut up a piece of scrap metal to make a repair washer.hth

Reply | Report as offensive | Link

Mon 2 Apr 2012 00:33

Ford Fiesta mk6 2007 - Rattle - toshtwo

i will buy the spire nuts tomorrow and and attempt the repair thanks for the help

Reply | Report as offensive | Link

Related questions

How do you test an AWD system is correctly working?

How do I test an AWD system on a test drive?

Is having only one fog light an MoT failure?

I own a Ford Kuga Titanium PHEV and during its second service the Ford garage found that one of the lamps was not working and asked if I wanted to have the problem investigated at a cost of £105 (they...

I bought van and have discovered it has differing VIN numbers - where do I stand?

I bought a van a year ago with an MoT. I went to renew the MoT and was told that it has different VIN Numbers. Where do I stand to give it back?

Can I make a claim if I think an MoT has been falsified?

Last year I bought a Toyota Land Cruiser from a dealer with 12 months MoT. It seemed spot on. Looked good, full service history, 12 months MoT, dealer 4.8 stars. All boxes ticked. The car was bought to...

Ask Honest John

Sell Your Car

Real MPG

Fuel Calculator