Replace Engine?

[davidscott528]

I have a 98 Rodeo with a 3.2L V6 DOHC Engine. For the past few months I have had a ticking that I could only hear around 2500RPM and only when my throttle was open a certain amount. If it was at 2500RPM and my foot was not on the gas it did not make the noise. Beginning yesterday there is now a ticking noise constantly at idle and when I hit the gas it sounds like a person gargaling but louder. I have replaced my Timing Belt and other things. The mechanic that did my timing belt a couple weeks ago said that I need to replace my engine. Someone else has said an exhaust leak. I am looking for any suggestions as my engine still runs so I assume it is not a spun rod or anything really bad as it would not start. Thanks! Oh the noise sounds like it is coming from the passenger side of the engine compartment.

[msikdm]

Hi, Had this very issue more than a year ago. Drove me nuts! Thought
it was my timing belt ... etc. Turns out to be a weight vibrating under the
passenger side near the pipes. My mechanic gave it a couple of whacks
with a mallet and the noise is gone. I though for sure it was the engine
too.

I remember seeing someone post about this recently... found it but don't know how to send you the link. search this forum

kallake was the poster...

Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 2
98 Isuzu Rodeo Ticking/Rattling problem solved finally

Good luck and hope this is also your issue.

msikdm

[amigo-2k]

check the heat sheilds (I recently had this issue too).

check to see if you had your timing belt tensor replaced (commonly it causes a banging noise when it goes bad).