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Posted by SacGrown89GT (Member # 7435) on :
 
So i was driving my car yesterday and everything was fine. Ran great as always. On my way back from my destination i stopped at a spot to get a bite to eat. When i got back into my car i noticed a rattle sound knockin noise. Its not too loud at idle but when i rev a little or go it gets loud. Kind of sounds like on the passenger side. Oil is good i just did oil change 1200 miles ago. Doesnt sound like exhaust leak but i will be getting under car to do some investigation. Any idea what to look for? Will smog pump cause a sound like this? Also it still drives great. Just knocks like a bi***! Any ideas will help. Thanks
 
Posted by Wht86drop (Member # 12104) on :
 
Cats?
 
Posted by SacGrown89GT (Member # 7435) on :
 
No cats. O/r hpipe
 
Posted by Wht86drop (Member # 12104) on :
 
Take your serpentine belt off. It could be the air pump
 
Posted by SacGrown89GT (Member # 7435) on :
 
Hopefully its not. I have to smog it next week. Ha fukin my luck. So if i get a shorter belt it will eliminate pump right? But i dnt wanna spend money on a belt i cant return, plus i have to smog soon. Any way to test if it is the pump
 
Posted by Wht86drop (Member # 12104) on :
 
Start the car with out the belt and see if it still does it. If it does use a long screw driver and put it to your ear. It should help you narrow it down to where it's at
 
Posted by SacGrown89GT (Member # 7435) on :
 
Didnt know i could do that. Ok will try. If it stops most i have the problem. Thanks. Ill post back when done. Appreciate it [worship]
 
Posted by SacGrown89GT (Member # 7435) on :
 
Ok turned car on and got under it. Sounds like its coming from oil pan. Loud screeching knock
 
Posted by SacGrown89GT (Member # 7435) on :
 
Also took belt off and yeah. Its def coming from the bottom of engine by oil pan
 
Posted by 92_5.0 (Member # 7624) on :
 
sounds like your bearings are shot. Do you have any oil pressure? Stock bottom end? how many miles?

[ 2014-08-19, 12:29 PM: Message edited by: 92_5.0 ]
 
Posted by SacGrown89GT (Member # 7435) on :
 
All stock. Oil pressure is fine. 157k miles.
 
Posted by SacGrown89GT (Member # 7435) on :
 
I have a video but dnt know how to post it
 
Posted by 92_5.0 (Member # 7624) on :
 
upload it to youtube then copy the link
 
Posted by SacGrown89GT (Member # 7435) on :
 
http://youtu.be/rwA7kBAAQe0
 
Posted by SacGrown89GT (Member # 7435) on :
 
Im thinkin starter issue. Ive seen a couple videos on youtuve same exact noise and it was their starter. How do i get to top bolt
 
Posted by 92_5.0 (Member # 7624) on :
 
that doesn't sound like engine knock. Your right, sounds like the starter is staying engaged

[ 2014-08-19, 02:16 PM: Message edited by: 92_5.0 ]
 
Posted by 92_5.0 (Member # 7624) on :
 
it's been awhile since I've been under my car, I'm pretty sure you'll need a long extension. I hope the flywheel isn't chewed up yet.
 
Posted by SacGrown89GT (Member # 7435) on :
 
Flywheels looks good. I got bottom bolt off starter but top is a bitch to get to. Im stuck
 
Posted by 92_5.0 (Member # 7624) on :
 
it should be pretty easy with the right extension, if you don't have one grab a cheap one from harbor freight if you can
 
Posted by SacGrown89GT (Member # 7435) on :
 
Ha mustang is my dd. Now i gotta wait till wife gets off work.
 
Posted by 92_5.0 (Member # 7624) on :
 
ahh ok lol.
 
Posted by i (Member # 12534) on :
 
If its a aod its gunna be a bitch to take off! I took off mines by removing the header but you can remove the bolt off under and through the k member with a long ass extention and a swival.
 
Posted by SacGrown89GT (Member # 7435) on :
 
Ok jus got home from harbor freight. Bought way more shit than i needed haha. Yeah its a AOD so wish me luck
 
Posted by 92_5.0 (Member # 7624) on :
 
haha it's damn near impossible to walk out of that store without buying something...Good luck and let us know how it goes [patriot]
 
Posted by SacGrown89GT (Member # 7435) on :
 
Hell yeah. Every isle u walk down u wanna grab at least 1 item. Starter just taken off. Looks like it was getting stuck and hittin flywheel. Taking it to auto store to have them look at it. But ima jus buy a new one since it looks original anyway.
 
Posted by SacGrown89GT (Member # 7435) on :
 
New starter in. Problem solved! What a relief! Thanks guys. The old starter was original.
 
Posted by rollininmy50 (Member # 9067) on :
 
Did a new starter fix it? I was thinking about the torque converter nuts. Maybe one backed out ?
 
Posted by SacGrown89GT (Member # 7435) on :
 
Yeah the starter was doing its job but since it was original it was very worn and it stayed open so the flywheel was hitting it. I did also. I also thought like u as well and im jus glad it was the damn starter. I was expectin a new motor but shit ill take a $100 fix anyway over a engine. Ha
 
Posted by 92_5.0 (Member # 7624) on :
 
Glad it was an easy fix! [patriot]
 




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