First of all, your engine is idling WAY TOO HIGH when cold! Something`s fishy in River City! If you`re not completely sure of a local dealership`s prowess, look for an independent with at least 10-15 yrs. experience. BTW, my engine idles (cold) at 1200-1300 rpm & warm at 600 in neutral. If the timing belt & associated parts have`nt been changed every 60k miles, then your noise is probably related to that. Good luck & let us know what you find.---ROD (AZ.)
----- Original Message -----
From: Dr_Chunks <mailto:
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To:
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Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2002 4:31 PM
Subject: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] Re: unidentifiable noise
Ok, I went out to check my car today, and started it up cold, and the
noise was gone. Because the engine idles over 2k until it warms up,
it doesn't make any abnormal noises. The noises only occur between
1250 and 1500 rpm. Once the idle dropped, i revved it to 1300 and no
noise. But as the engine warmed up completely the noise came back,
like a slight knocking sound. I checked the crank pulley, and
everything is tight. The engine runs quiet and normal at all rpm
ranges except 1250 to 1500. The noise does seem to be coming from
behind the front engine cover, but obvisously i can't do much to get
there. Also to note because it only happens 1250 to 1500, the noise
is only apparent when starting off in first gear as i let the clutch
out, and is not apparent under any other driving circumstance. I
guess i will have to take it to the local dealership, not sure if i
should just trust any mechanic on our engine.
-Dr. C upset and confused
--- In BC-BFLegacyWorks@y..., "Dr_Chunks" <dr_chunks@y...> wrote:
> Thanks guys!
>
> I will check everything tomorroww in the daylight. My car just
turned
> 120k so hopefully you guys are right.
>
>
>
>
> --- In BC-BFLegacyWorks@y..., "Rod Grosvenor" <roderic@c...> wrote:
> > After checking the crank pulley, look at your belt idler (below
the
> alternator/AC) & see if this is wobbling or squeaking when you
first
> start the car cold. I replaced mine at 130k as it was starting to
go
> away. Easy job & a good maintenance update. Lastly, listen for noise
> (s) behind your front engine cover (when cold) to see if they come
> from there. I don`t know your miles but a belt/tensioner/idler
> problem may exist. Good luck---ROD (AZ.)
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Dr_Chunks
> > To: BC-BFLegacyWorks@y...
> > Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2002 8:24 PM
> > Subject: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] unidentifiable noise
> >
> >
> > My engine is making a new noise, from what I can tell it is
> coming
> > from the front part of the engine (place closest to your eyes
> when
> > looking at it in the car). I'm not at all sure what the problem
> could
> > be. It seems as though the engine is knocking, but this noise
and
> > vibration only happens at 1250 to 1450 rpm. Engine runs normal
at
> any
> > other rpm. The CEL isn't on so I'm totally clueless here. Does
> > anybody have an idea??
> >
> > Also while on the subject of warning lights, I am also puzzled
on
> why
> > my airbag light comes on after using the horn.
> >
> >
> >
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