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1994 Cavalier z24 Problems


merc1ful
03-19-2006, 09:44 PM
Hey there, first of all im new here so I dont know if there has been any other posts about my problems before but I went back a few pages and didnt really see any. Ok problem number
1. When I accelerate my car makes an annoying semi loud grinding noise in the right front end.. Its been doing it since i bought the car a yr ago, its only been getting worse, but it only happens when I accelerate pretty good, I recently change the altenator and serpintime belt and that was the problem, problem
2. when idleing my car idles at like 500 rmp and the whole thing shakes and viberates.. its pretty annoying and makes my car look like crap!
and yea i guess thats pretty much it for now please let me know if i can fix any of these problems thanks!

merc1ful
03-24-2006, 03:40 AM
Anyone??? Please?!?!

muff34
03-24-2006, 09:52 AM
how`old are the plugs and wires ? it could be starving for fuel when was fuel filter last changed .air filter? car should idle at about700rpm for automatic 750 for standard. check label under hood to double check idle .

CavRacer
03-24-2006, 10:57 AM
I would definetly check your idle.

merc1ful
03-24-2006, 02:04 PM
I changed the plugs and air filter about 8 months ago, never changed the fuel filter, and the wires on the plugs look to be in fine condition, I was wondering if the grinding noise could be a wheel bearing.. if you have an idea of what it is please let me know thanks :D

muff34
03-24-2006, 07:13 PM
possibly ,jack the front end of car and grab wheel ,try to wiggle it side to side.

schmark
03-25-2006, 11:03 AM
I had a problem with a grinding noisein the right front when I would turn to the left. Turns out when I did make a left turn, no matter how small of a movement, The exhaust pipe near the engine would rattle against the frame. It seemed to get worse as time went by. I took a grinder to the frame and removed a little metal. Grinding noise is gone and metal removal was minimal. You may want to check into this type of possibility

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