2000 RPM grind? 1990 1.6 NA

[Dweezle]

It wouldn't be a Exhaust rattle would it?
when i first got my NA6 at 2000rpm it buzzed pretty loudly.. Turned out to be a loose heat shield..
Had it tacked back in place noise gone for good..
Also my alternator bolt was lose creating a rattle at the same rpm.

[JBT]

What model MX-5 is this from the range over the last 20 years?

[bruce]

It would be nice to know which model.

NAs had two minor things wrong with them - plug leads and exhaust heat shields. The shields would get loose and make a lovely zinging noise at a certain revs.

[philz]

Hmm I'm getting that sound as well, at certain rpm, It's usually more distinct when I'm in 4th but at low revs.

Which exhaust headshields? the one near the cat?

[bruce]

Mine was the one just before the cat on the downpipe. It just got it tacked on, some guys just put a metal clamp on it.

[JSE]

exhaust heat shielding or clutch - if you have an aftermarket heavy duty clutch it may rattle with the 1.6 motors

[muzza2]

mine rattles.
i've got lock stewart extractors, stock car & sports exhaust from the cat back.
ever since i installed it i've had the rattle, removed all heat shields & replaced the muffler
after all that i've reduced the noise to 2600-2800 rpm & it generally doesnt do it in 1st gear
i sware its the extractors. its definatelly not hit / rattling on anything. its just their....

so, i wouldnt worry to much. unless you want to go back to a stock system