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#52292 01/26/02 04:35 PM
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When I have the car running at idle....I can hear inside and out without any fans running in the vent or heater going...I hear the sound coming from the top of the motor I believe...could this jus be clacking or clicking of the cams and valves?....would this mean I need more oil on top the motor?....cant hear the sound when reved up so does any 1 have a clue as to maybe the porblem..if one...and a solution?

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#52293 01/26/02 05:12 PM
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Does the rattle sound more prominent over either of the cylinder banks? If so, it may be a loose spark plug. That was my case anyway. Twice I've had some spark plugs get loose and it causes a rattle, almost like the cams were being very noisy. Worth a look and it'll only take about half an hour or so to check. Hope this'll help.
Mike

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Re: rattle sound
#52294 01/28/02 04:26 PM
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thanks ill take a look.....

Also ive noticed a rattle or buzz sound too...could this be the alternator...it happens when car is cold....

another 1 i hear is at around 3500rpm in mainly 2nd 3rd and sometimes 4th i hear a vibration.

98 tour SE
Resonatorless
Gutted cats
some speakers
A little bobbin head cat watchin every1 pass
and ford mud flaps(darn fishin trips keep me muddy)
added all terrain tires(i like to pretend im rally racing, whne not really racing)
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#52295 01/28/02 05:35 PM
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Does the rattle stop when you depress the clutch? = 'gear rollover'= normal on an MTX75. wink

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Re: rattle sound
#52296 01/29/02 04:53 PM
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the third rattle stops when i press the clutch or go undr 3000rpm or over 4100rpm.....the second sounds like a belt or the alternator becuase when i increase rpm the noise goes away

98 tour SE
Resonatorless
Gutted cats
some speakers
A little bobbin head cat watchin every1 pass
and ford mud flaps(darn fishin trips keep me muddy)
added all terrain tires(i like to pretend im rally racing, whne not really racing)

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