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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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Not sure about my engine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9FDefVBUTo

My engine just make a lot of noise, I'm not a car professior, so I know nothing about the engine.
It's difficult to describe the sound.

I need all of you to help me, and thank you very much.

68k miles on the engine, changed oil 2k miles before.
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 10:05 PM
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dear god that sounds awful!!
sounds like a few different things
squeaking - lose belt
clatter - timing chain (low oil)
rattle - exhaust heat shield
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
dear god that sounds awful!!
sounds like a few different things
squeaking - lose belt
clatter - timing chain (low oil)
rattle - exhaust heat shield
What if that was a cold start?

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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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was that a cold start? (first time you started it that day, or first time starting it in atleast a few hours?)

sounds pretty terrible, sound like oil starvation, loud belts, and something else i cant put my finger on.

how does it drive?
whats your oil level?




ninja edit: if it was a cold start most of those noises should have gone away in about 5-15 seconds
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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Maybe a bad timing chain tensioner. If you use an automotive stethoscope, you can probably isolate where the noise is coming from. Should be able to pick one up at an auto parts store.
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by MDeezy
was that a cold start? (first time you started it that day, or first time starting it in atleast a few hours?)

sounds pretty terrible, sound like oil starvation, loud belts, and something else i cant put my finger on.

how does it drive?
whats your oil level?




ninja edit: if it was a cold start most of those noises should have gone away in about 5-15 seconds
A few hours I would say.
Oil level is good, a little bit over H line.
It drives normal.

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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 11:25 PM
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its sounds pretty bad I dont know if the camera is amplifying the sounds.

are you using 5w-30?
if it drives normal with no problems then maybe you just have a loud motor. Injectors are normally pretty loud for us.

how old are you belts?
the tensioner could be old and noisy.

if it drives fine and no CELs then i'd keep driving but keep your eye on it
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 11:28 PM
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What if that was a cold start?
well was it a cold start
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by MDeezy
its sounds pretty bad I dont know if the camera is amplifying the sounds.

are you using 5w-30?
if it drives normal with no problems then maybe you just have a loud motor. Injectors are normally pretty loud for us.

how old are you belts?
the tensioner could be old and noisy.

if it drives fine and no CELs then i'd keep driving but keep your eye on it
I do believe my camera amplifying the sounds

YES, I'm using 5W-30 dealer crap oil....sigh

I just replaced my drive belt 1200miles ago.
How much will it cost me to replace the tensioner at the dealer?

No CEL...
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
well was it a cold start
I think the second start in that video was a warm start.
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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If the sound goes away after warming your car, I wouldn't worry too much.
All cars sound pretty crappy from a cold start.
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