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1997 noise in engine


contherad
02-04-2008, 04:08 PM
Hey guys, i've noticed that when my car is idleing around 1000 rpm's there is this clanking in the engine it's not very loud but it's there. if i give it some gas to liek 1500 it goes away.

any ideas

thanks

JoeShmoe
02-04-2008, 07:02 PM
Maybe some loose wire connectors. Loose panels maybe?

contherad
02-05-2008, 02:54 PM
also when i turn left the left tire makes a clicking noise like something is catching or hitting. i had the bearing replaced about 6 months ago could that be the problem?

JoeShmoe
02-05-2008, 04:57 PM
also when i turn left the left tire makes a clicking noise like something is catching or hitting. i had the bearing replaced about 6 months ago could that be the problem?

That makes it sound like a cv joint. Did you replace the bearings yourself?

contherad
02-05-2008, 04:59 PM
well i paid my neighbor and dad to do it. haha

JoeShmoe
02-05-2008, 05:04 PM
Manual or Auto?

contherad
02-05-2008, 06:10 PM
Manual GXE Model

JoeShmoe
02-06-2008, 11:07 AM
I don't know what to tell you. If you say it started after they replaced your bearing then it sounds like you have loose bearing caps.

contherad
02-06-2008, 04:08 PM
Yeah, sorry i can't give ya more information. I need to get Safty and Emiss done so hopefully it passes and i'll look into the other things.

JoeShmoe
02-07-2008, 08:55 AM
Yeah, sorry i can't give ya more information. I need to get Safty and Emiss done so hopefully it passes and i'll look into the other things.

Yeah, good luck with that. I would think you would pass, its not something that is like defective safety devices. But then again, we don't have those requirements down here in FL.

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