Rattle? Please help with suggestions

steveomatic · #1 (**permalink**) 09-20-2011, 10:33 PM

So I have a 2006 New Beetle Conv. with 58,000 miles. I purchased it used at 30,000 miles. I have had no issues except for having to buy a new battery. Now I can hear a significant Rattle when I hit the gas. I can sort of isolate it when I am in netural and hit the gas. I believe it has something to do with my transmition. I have 5 speed manual. Is this a problem with the fly wheel? Is this common in this year Beetle?

All suggestions and input are welcome.

Thanks ahead of time.

Steve.

Blugg · #2 (**permalink**) 09-20-2011, 10:43 PM

Sounds like it could be the exhaust bit that breaks loose in the middle of the Bug. Small clip thing

Smileybug · #3 (**permalink**) 09-20-2011, 11:43 PM

I'd lean more toward an exhaust issue. Possibly a bad cat or a loose heat shield.

D2Beetle · #4 (**permalink**) 09-21-2011, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smileybug

I'd lean more toward an exhaust issue. Possibly a bad cat or a loose heat shield.

x2 on the loose heat shield.

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