rattling noise under or in engine when car is cold or first started? driving or setting still(idling).

1997 SATURN SL2
130,000 MILES
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LT..WARD
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sounds like car is falling apart.Tightened all exhaust and shields under car.Just can't find this rattle.
Feb 8, 2012 at 9:34 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check heat shields on exhaust to make sure they are not loose
Feb 8, 2012 at 9:35 PM
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LT..WARD
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repaired all exhaust parts and shields noise still there.
Feb 8, 2012 at 9:52 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Just to add to this one have you checked the upper engine mount by the valve cover to see if its colasped or torn?Its really common for them to do that.Thats the first thing i would check.Let mw know what you find.
Feb 8, 2012 at 10:10 PM