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04-22-2008, 12:48 PM

Uberhass

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rattling noise (video)

My engine is making a rattling noise thats pretty noticeable

does anyone know what this is and how to fix it?

04-22-2008, 01:49 PM

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Their are so many different noises in the vid that i couldn't tell..

A few things it could be..

Broken manifold studs

Loose timing belt tensioner causing belt slap.

Wood chucks chucking wood?

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04-22-2008, 02:15 PM

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Their are so many different noises in the vid that couldn't tell..

Wood chucks chucking wood?

04-23-2008, 10:59 AM

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do any of them sound dangerous that if i don't fix them something will break?

04-23-2008, 02:19 PM

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do any of them sound dangerous that if i don't fix them something will break?

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Broken manifold studs

causes problems, but i havent heard of anything breaking(keeping the car from "running")

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Loose timing belt tensioner causing belt slap.

timing gets off destroys the engine

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Wood chucks chucking wood?

too much wood and the chucks explode...

04-29-2008, 10:59 AM

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Sounds like some kind of belt issue mixed in with noisy lifters.

04-29-2008, 11:14 AM

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What kind of Max do you have? a SE . If so, Rattling noise may be the VTC.

04-29-2008, 11:15 AM

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What kind of Max do you have? a SE . If so, Rattling noise may be the VTC.

look at the motor...its a VG

04-29-2008, 11:52 AM

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What kind of Max do you have? a SE . If so, Rattling noise may be the VTC.

gotta be careful with the trim designation, because not all SEs are created equal. my 89SE has a VG just like all 3rd gen GXEs do and all SEs through 91, but just the 92-94 SEs have that VTC-riddled VE (not that it's a bad motor... just has that monkey on its back). but anyhow, the OP doesn't have VTCs on his cuz it's a VG.