Vibration noise near oil drain plug - some kind of bracket
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Vibration noise near oil drain plug - some kind of bracket
Hey all, I have a "new-to-me" 2015 Fit EX. At idle (approx 700 RPM) i can hear a distinct, loud metal "pinging" or rattle. Sounds very much like a metal heat shield vibrating against another part. After some investigation I discovered this bolt and metal bracket that is to the right of the oild drain plug (as i face the front of car, driver's side to my right). The bracket freely moves in all directions, including up and down. I can pull the bracket and make it touch the oil pan/sump. I'm not sure what this part is or what it's attached to-- maybe some sort of shield for the passenger side steering rack?
I haven't yet tried removing the bolt-- i don't have the correct socket to fit and I don't know what size it is-- it's smaller than 14mm and larger than 10mm. 12? I guess there must be some sort of insert or rubber grommet/isolator that has fallen apart.
Has anyone here had any experience with this issue? How did you fix it?
Thanks for any tips.
Cheers!
Oil drain plug is labeled (on left) The bolt and metal plate in question are at right
I haven't yet tried removing the bolt-- i don't have the correct socket to fit and I don't know what size it is-- it's smaller than 14mm and larger than 10mm. 12? I guess there must be some sort of insert or rubber grommet/isolator that has fallen apart.
Has anyone here had any experience with this issue? How did you fix it?
Thanks for any tips.
Cheers!
Oil drain plug is labeled (on left) The bolt and metal plate in question are at right
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