Guys, for about the past year or so (yeah, I know, I have been lazy), I have heard a sucking/rattling (can't really describe the sound) right in front of the driver under the hood (where it sounds like, anyway). I can't tell what it is cause it only makes the sound when hitting the gas and it doesn't make it all the time. I have looked everywhere to find where it may be coming from and I think I may have it. Please tell me if you think that this may be the target. It sounds like it is coming from a hole (about the size of a dime) in the exhaust system right after the first section of pipe curves to go under the car. I have been planning on replacing the entire exhaust with a Y pipe and catback system from GReddy or the WSP exhaust system. I just want to know if you guys think that the noise could be caused from it trying to suck up air through that damn hole.

 

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ok im done.

 

search for what?

 

I repeat, what do I need to search for? I have a 94 GXE, so I know that it is not the VTC ticking that all the VE guys talk about. Honestly, if I knew what to search for, I would have.

 

you have a vg, so it might have something to do with the exhaust manifold/studs. search on that and you will find plenty of info. youre description of the problem isnt very specific, but it does likely have something to do with the exhaust.

 

Out of curiosity ... do you have a pop charger/ intake in your car?

the sucking nose could be the sound of your intake as it sits there...and as you accelerate.

the rattling could be something loose, which was holding that part...it could just be hitting up against something metal...

just my two cents....

H

 

I have the popcharger, but the things is, it had the sound before I installed it. I felt up under the car and it seems like all of the "vitals" are mounted properly. I honestly don't know what it is. I just know that it is annoying. I couldn't really describe the ound any better than a rattle-type-sucking sound. I know that sounds rediculous but I don't know how else to say it. It only does it part of the time, and it's usually when the engine is cold and only when I hit the gas. Maybe some of the tech experts like Matt or Bill have some info on this.

C.D.

 

 

Okay...So exhaust manifold studs is a overly asked question....agreed. But asking about the symptom of the problem isn't, when you don't know what it is in the first place.

If you think he needs to search, then you should tell him what to search for, (like you did below after your A$$hole attitude went away),

You assume he has this "obvious" problem, and needs to search, but you are wrong twice.


1. Like he said, he can't search when he doesn't know what is wrong,

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2. Mr. Know-it-all, his symptoms don't HAVE to be broken exhaust manifold studs, it could several other things. That is why he asked, to see what we thought it was

For example...I get a noise like he describes sometimes from one (or more) of my lifters. It doesn't happen all the time, just when my oil is low.

Or, My timing cover was bent once, and it rubbed against a drive belt sometimes.

The whole "I can't help you until you read every post ever done" attitude is stupid.

 

I appreciate the backup. I have been a member for about 2 years now. I have contributed information and how-to knowledge on some things, I just wanted to know something for myself. Like I said and you mentioned again, I did not know what to search for. I read almost every single thread (except the boost ones -- they are of no use to me), and would have noticed something if it sounded like my problem.

Maybe people should check the "titles" of the members they are dealing with or responding to before they post the word SEARCH 40 times. Maximaniac means that you have been her a while, you're not NEW.

Once again, thanks.

C.D.

 

you know what, my bad. i guess i got all up in the search flaming craze. i look back now, and i shouldnt have said what i said. i take it back, no disrespect intended c dawg, hope you still my dawg.

 

Hey man, no grudges. I have told many people to search as wel, but I usually do the search for them and post a link to a thread or two to help them out. I really have got to figure out what this noise is, because it is giving me a severe case of the redass.

C.D.