Heavy metallic rattle heard at start up, goes away when throttle blipped, or
>clutch pedal depressed. Using screwdriver stethascope, the rattle appears to
>be nearer to the LH end, (furthest away from engine). There is no noise
>heard around the cluch housing, or operating lever.
>Car runs beautifully otherwise, and gearchange is excellent.
>Any suggestions?
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>Brian.
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I had something similar on my 106, it was actually a exhaust mounting that had worked its way loose. Might be worth getting underneath with a spanner and tightening them up.