95 cavalier engine noise

[tahoe4x4guy]

I have a 95 cavalier z24 and when the car is running it sounds like a loud raddle or tapping sound. Now i think it could be the timing chain because the sound is on the passenger side under the hood. It started after getting stuck in the snow and as hardheaded as i am i would rather just hammer it then dig it out.


Thanks Tahoe4x4guy

[Jacfourteen]

is the noise all the time or just at certain rpm/load? this sounds similar to my 97 z24, mine makes the most noise at around 2500-3000 rpm when under low load (let off the gas, shifting, etc). My motor sounds great when idling or under hard acceleration, it is just when I let off the gas. to me mine sounds like a bearing knock...I guess I'll find out when I tear into it in a week or so...

[tahoe4x4guy]

It seems to be mostly or the loudest at idle. Its my wifes car and when it starts is when you hear it the most and when she pulled away i didn`t really hear it almost as if as you speed up the sound die`s out.