rattling like metal noise

[pheby]

hello there this noise seems to be getting worse when in reverse mode its like clanning metal then when in say second going to third its like ratling metal clanning noise sounds as if its coming from underneath the car drivers side its hard to pin point , any solutions please ,also when in selected gear if i press the accelerater in sperts it can be also heard ,sounds very cheap like .any help most appreicited

 

[Kirby]

Could be a lot of things in that area:
- broken transmission mount
- broken exhaust hanger
- rotted insulation on the header pipe
- loose heat shield

or worse:
- bad guibo
- bad ujoint
- bad center bearing/hangar

If it happens that often and noticeable, it should be easy to find. Did you climb under the car, or have a shop look at it? That's step one!

 

[pheby]

had exhaust braket changed not that ,gotten worse just today had friend look at it who is a mechanic but couldnt find it wasnt bad at the time,loose heat shied could b that whers that situated may b center bearing.cheers mate

 

[Kirby]

On the E36 (not totally sure about yours, but should be similar) There is a heat shield that runs from the transmission to the diff. It has six or 8 screws. It is aluminum and can tear or bend and cause rattles.

On the E36, the center bearing is above the heat shield, you can't see it until you remove the shield.