Car makes some strange sounds
09-05-2010, 03:28 PM
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Car makes some strange sounds Theres two sounds my car has been making lately. For starters, I don't drive it very often, rarely at best.
First noise is kind of a tinny rattling noise from around the engine, it persists and only goes away when I turn on the AC
Not sure what that could mean. I wanted to get some ideas before I take it in and let some mechanic try to tell me some BS.
Second noise is a squeaking sound, doesn't sound like a fanbelt it just kind of persistently squeaks with the rhythm of the engine, it goes away for a bit then comes back.
Ill try to get a recording of it if I can, hopefully some of you guys have some ideas.
First noise is kind of a tinny rattling noise from around the engine, it persists and only goes away when I turn on the AC
Not sure what that could mean. I wanted to get some ideas before I take it in and let some mechanic try to tell me some BS. Second noise is a squeaking sound, doesn't sound like a fanbelt it just kind of persistently squeaks with the rhythm of the engine, it goes away for a bit then comes back.
Ill try to get a recording of it if I can, hopefully some of you guys have some ideas.
09-05-2010, 03:44 PM
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Doesn't sound like anything serious. In order of probability, I would guess:
a) Pullies are dry (4 of them).
b) Tensioner(s) are bad (2 of them).
c) Belts (2 of them).
d) although your A/C noise might also be caused by the A/C clutch, I would start with the pullies.
Pullies can be removed, disassembled and regreased. Search this site for detailed instructions.
a) Pullies are dry (4 of them).
b) Tensioner(s) are bad (2 of them).
c) Belts (2 of them).
d) although your A/C noise might also be caused by the A/C clutch, I would start with the pullies.
Pullies can be removed, disassembled and regreased. Search this site for detailed instructions.