Funny Rattle???

Hi everyone, I have just got my second freelander. This 1st blew it's gasket within 48hrs. It's a 1.8petrol 3Dr 2002.

I have just noticed a rattle when driving as I pass down the 2250rpm point. Seems to be coming from the rear.

Also my TC light and Down hill descent light on the dash are staying on Amber.

Any advice as to what's going wrong before I get it to the garage. (preparing myself for the worse)

freddylander said:

Any advice as to what's going wrong before I get it to the garage. (preparing myself for the worse)

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you bought a freelander

Your Buttplugs come loose.

GRUNT said:

Your Buttplugs come loose.

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Hey Grunt - I am sure that when you posted this that there was an element of humour that you could see in your post.

Do you not think that there may be some wisdom in checking out whether this is somebody completely new to the forum looking for advise? If this were the response to my first post on a forum, I am not sure if I would even bother sticking around long enough to find out what the general 'vibe' of the board is like.

Please dont think I am being a prissy Gaylander owner - just saying it as I see it. The intention behind this post is well meaning and not to upset anybody or start a row.

Cheers

Stu

Terribly sorry old chap, it was of course meant in humour and I apologise unreservedly to Freddy if I've caused any upset.

nice one Grunt - takes a big man to apologise!! good on ya!

No upset caused guys.. was taken with the humour it was meant with!

OK maybe I am turning into a prissy Freelander owner!!!

Note to self - must buy proper rufty-tufty Land Rover

noise could be the mufflers in the exhaust.
the lights could be a cause of several things, you will need to see what the fault codes are i think.

Have been underneath it today, have come to conclusion it is caused by the exhaust. The rattle I kept hearing seems to have come from a heat guard that was loose. a few washers and a tighten has sorted it for now.