Problems w/ my 01 WS6
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Problems w/ my 01 WS6 I have a 2001 t/a ws6 and i experiencing some problems with it......the first is everytime i start my car and it is really hot out the exhaust hums like ****(i have slp loudmouth catback and everything else is stock)then goes away after reaching close 210 degrees on the temp gauge.....second when i am stop at a redlight or in a parking lot i get this noise from my drivetrain but mostly from rearend......... like its a chain shaking or metal and metal hitting each other ...........and this definitely does it when i turn the steering wheel........by any chance would anyone know what could be causing this?????
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Originally Posted by 7901 WS6
loudmouth noise is common, welcome to world of aftermarket ;0)
as for metal on metal. I would inspect everything underneath for anything loose.
as for metal on metal. I would inspect everything underneath for anything loose.
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Originally Posted by mangus2k1ws6
..second when i am stop at a redlight or in a parking lot i get this noise from my drivetrain but mostly from rearend......... like its a chain shaking or metal and metal hitting each other ...........and this definitely does it when i turn the steering wheel........by any chance would anyone know what could be causing this?????
Ive been told its just the manual gearbox, but Im not really sure...
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From: Hanover, PA
Originally Posted by 7901 WS6
Howmany miles on your car and are you the first owner?
i dunno......i am going to take it to my mechanic who knows **** about ls1's but the last time i took it in for the humming he didnt know what it was, so i dunno know what i am going to do if he gives me the same answer on both problems 
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Originally Posted by mangus2k1ws6
62,000 and i am the second owner...........over the weekend it had gotten worse .....now when i turn on the a/c the metal on metal sound is worse and the humming sounds like it is coming from the heads i dunno......i am going to take it to my mechanic who knows **** about ls1's but the last time i took it in for the humming he didnt know what it was, so i dunno know what i am going to do if he gives me the same answer on both problems
i dunno......i am going to take it to my mechanic who knows **** about ls1's but the last time i took it in for the humming he didnt know what it was, so i dunno know what i am going to do if he gives me the same answer on both problems
Originally Posted by mangus2k1ws6
seriously all your unhelpful tips ....make me think u all work at pepboys
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Originally Posted by bad0211secws6
if it gets worse with the ac on than that pretty much narrows it down to the ac clutch doesnt it.seems like you were given the correct advice to me? i guess ill be the first in line to post that only an ******* would put down ls1 tech members for advice you asked for.
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Originally Posted by mangus2k1ws6
u guys way off anyways ....i found what is wrong from people who do know
Well, its always a guessing game...even the pro's get diagnostics wrong sometimes. We all were sincerely trying to help...although I know its a real PIA when you have car probs...I've only been rebuilding f-bodies as a hobby for 12 years. 
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Originally Posted by transamjunkie
Well? Are ya gonna share with the group? What was wrong with it? Well, its always a guessing game...even the pro's get diagnostics wrong sometimes. We all were sincerely trying to help...although I know its a real PIA when you have car probs...I've only been rebuilding f-bodies as a hobby for 12 years.
Well, its always a guessing game...even the pro's get diagnostics wrong sometimes. We all were sincerely trying to help...although I know its a real PIA when you have car probs...I've only been rebuilding f-bodies as a hobby for 12 years. 
Originally Posted by mangus2k1ws6
seriously all your unhelpful tips ....make me think u all work at pepboys
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Originally Posted by Coy
Dont ask questions if you dont want answers dipshit. were not there to see your car. You come here asking for help, and bash everyone who suggest POSSIBLE PROBLEMS. Dick.