abnormal engine noise when throttling

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06-21-2006, 08:16 PM

Tryonetic

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abnormal engine noise when throttling

I don't think this is normal. recently I've being hearing nosie whenever I throttle a little bit too hard. The car doesn't have to be on the road for the engine to do this. I can just park the car and throttle on neutral and I can hear it...could this be anything major? thx for any help...

06-21-2006, 08:29 PM

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what does it sound like..?

06-21-2006, 08:53 PM

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what does it sound like..?

hard to describe...like clicking but not exactly.....it feels like there is a screw loose in the engine bay and getting knocked all around....

06-21-2006, 09:10 PM

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Loose exhaust bracket ??

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06-21-2006, 09:24 PM

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Timing chain tensioner worn out. You say you get a screw like sound it could be the timing chain hitting the case.

06-22-2006, 12:41 PM

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Timing chain tensioner worn out. You say you get a screw like sound it could be the timing chain hitting the case.

is that something I can fix DIY? am I going to get screwed pretty soon?

06-23-2006, 07:41 AM

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having similar issue

I am having a similar sound issue on my 98 MAX about 102K miles. I think I have a screw loose also that might have gone in the engine. So how to "take it out" or what is the best way to figure out the problem?

Thanks in advance.