I have read through the AceAnswers, but cannot find the same description of noises as the noise I have. People have mentioned noises like milk bottles rattling or a spray can being shaken, etc, but my noise seems to be more like a low-flying helicopter. All runs well, oil and water OK, just a bad, worrying noise. It seems to make this noise when in slow moving traffic and when stopping, but when driving faster, and through gear changes, it seems to go away. I would like to know any clues you lovely people may have as to what could be causing it, so that I don't get ripped off when I take it into the garage. Many, many thanks. Jo

- (#14402) Joanna, 4 Dec 04 21:09

Exhaust manifold leak? Loose/ worn belt? Noisy bearing in one of the idler pulleys?
Has the transmission fluid (auto) been changed recently?

- (#14402) david miller, 5 Dec 04 02:31

Does it do it when the vehicle is stationary and revved...or only on the move?...wonder about exhaust or intake noise....

- (#14402) chris turner, 5 Dec 04 07:17

I have a funny feeling, after reading the responses, that it might be the exhaust (manifold), after all. A year ago, a woman went up my rear end and the garage had to put a new exhaust on. The noise was similar to what I have now. I know the belts are OK. The Cam Belt is only 2 years old.

Thanks for your speedy replies. I still hava a guarantee on the work so will sort it soon. Thanks again. Jo

- (#14402) Jo, 7 Dec 04 08:56