Panels in engine compartment causing rattle sound above 55 mph

02SilverSiHB · 02-25-2008, 09:35 PM

So, way back when I installed my dcrh I had to take off those plastic panels in the engine compartment. Ever since I put them back on...they rattle when I go over 55mph. I took them out...and the rattle is gone. It drives me crazy...I know, why not leave them out, but I want them in...as it looks cleaner with them on when I look at the engine bay...lol

So has anyone else experienced this...if so, how the heck did you fix it? I bought new clips and I still get the same problem.

**ethlar** · 02-25-2008, 09:49 PM

are you making sure that the front part that covers the radiators is tucking under the grille?

02SilverSiHB · 02-26-2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ethlar

are you making sure that the front part that covers the radiators is tucking under the grille?

hhhhmmmm....I don't think I am...lol...I need to go check...I'm going to feel real dumb if I got that wrong.

**ethlar** · 02-26-2008, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 02SilverSiHB

hhhhmmmm....I don't think I am...lol...I need to go check...I'm going to feel real dumb if I got that wrong.

dont worry, the dealership put it back wrong which is the only reason i know

speedi_65 · 02-26-2008, 12:55 AM

I had the same problem too, and I noticed that I needed to have the radiator cover tucked underneath the front grill of the front bumper. Once I did that it went away.

02SilverSiHB · 02-27-2008, 11:34 PM

it was like ethlar mentioned...damn front panel wasn't under the front grill...no more rattle now! :)

02-25-2008, 09:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
02SilverSiHB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Misawa, Japan Age: 31 Posts: 1,256 iTrader: 5 / 100%	Panels in engine compartment causing rattle sound above 55 mph So, way back when I installed my dcrh I had to take off those plastic panels in the engine compartment. Ever since I put them back on...they rattle when I go over 55mph. I took them out...and the rattle is gone. It drives me crazy...I know, why not leave them out, but I want them in...as it looks cleaner with them on when I look at the engine bay...lol So has anyone else experienced this...if so, how the heck did you fix it? I bought new clips and I still get the same problem.

02-25-2008, 09:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
ethlar n00b retro whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 10,832 iTrader: 5 / 100%	are you making sure that the front part that covers the radiators is tucking under the grille? __________________ 8thCivic FAQ\|NEW Marketplace Rules

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02-26-2008, 12:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
speedi_65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Imperial, Ca Age: 29 Posts: 192 Ruben iTrader: 2 / 100%	I had the same problem too, and I noticed that I needed to have the radiator cover tucked underneath the front grill of the front bumper. Once I did that it went away.

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02SilverSiHB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Misawa, Japan Age: 31 Posts: 1,256 iTrader: 5 / 100%	it was like ethlar mentioned...damn front panel wasn't under the front grill...no more rattle now! :)