Boxster 2.7 - Rattle from the rear

[spining-v-grid]

Hello chaps,

Has anyone experienced a rattle from the rear nearside? It is a metallic noise that occurs more when driving over the speed camera markings. AND ITS LOUD!! It's as if its coming from the area of the rear quarter directly behind the passengers ear..

The car has been into the local dealer and they wanted £400 diag time. Sorry but this is not realistic. Can you help..............please!

SVG

[Jay-Aim]

try posting that again in the porsche forums previously referred to on here as I guess it's going to be a trial and error thing so the more replies the merrier

[soir]

It may just be the heat sheild (hopefully!)

aparently the clips on the heat shield break quite easily but really cheap to replace.

I had it recently, but mainly rattled when engine cold.

[kopite]

i dont have a boxster yet (still looking) but i have found this on a fourm it may help

"Loose Change" Sound from Behind Driver
Diagnostic: There is a rattle sounding as if you have some loose coins rolling in the engine compartment.

Cause: The cable for the cabriolet top being out of adjustment.

Details: There is a ball joint where the cable for the cabriolet top connects. If the cable is loose, the joint connection makes a horrendous sound. The cable tension needs to be adjusted.

Time in Shop: 10 minutes.

Repair Instructions: Open the top to a half-way open position. Then find the ball joints where the cables snap in. There is a bolt on top of the ball joint that turns to tighten or loosen the tension on the cable. Turn this bolt to increase the tension. You might also want to put some grease or lubricant into the ball joint. The cables just pop off the ball joint with a little pressure.

Notes: None.

[spining-v-grid]

Kopite

If you are ever in the Knutsford area - i will buy you a beer or two!

Job done - after 4 months of messing around!!

Cheers
SVG