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Loud rattle at low RPM in 1st Gear

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Bizquick, Jan 30, 2025.

  1. Jan 30, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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    Bizquick

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  2. Jan 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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    I don’t know what the rattle is, but I definitely know what the squeak is……
    Clutch pedal

    Brings back memories.
     
  3. Jan 31, 2025 at 6:07 AM
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    Bizquick

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    It used to be worse lol, the squeak is a constant
     
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  4. Jan 31, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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    Driving in to work this morning and I had the fan blowing and it became more noticeable, ring any bells?
     
  5. Feb 6, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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    With some persuasion of a rubber mallet, I traced the rattle to the spring loaded manifold bolts that hold the exhaust to the header. The header wasn't seated properly and the bolts had wiggled free a bit. I adjusted it and cranked down on those and, voila, the rattle is gone!
     
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