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Reply With QuoteMy car made a similar noise when the timing tensioner went bad.Originally Posted by 1ststrike
Searched everywhere but couldn't find an answer. You guys are my last resort other than a mechanic
Alright,this sound started a few days ago
idle
http://www.4shared.com/file/83465572...091422-00.html
idle to 3000rpm
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there's 4 distinct sounds and its rhythmic. Car also didnt want to start yesterday after i let it sit for a few days.
Pulled the timing belt cover and it looked good.
Did a compression test and all cylinders were about the same.
Valve cover was also pulled and everything looked mechanicaly sound.
The car still feels the same as before. Im stuck
Any help will be greatly appreciated
Last edited by 1ststrike; 01-31-2009 at 06:21 PM
My car made a similar noise when the timing tensioner went bad.
is it coming from the engine? Usually anything in the rotating assembly making noise will make it much much faster than that. It could be coming from the water pump or even the power steering pump. The bearings sometimeswear out. Try grabbing the water pump pulley and pulling on it, it shouldnt really have any play. Do the same with the other pulleys.
99' Galant ES
4G64/63T
AEM EMS
Thanks guys, it looks like it was the tensioner
Unfortunately the timing belt broke when i was moving my car back into the garage. Im hoping i dont have too much damage since it happend when it was idle.
O snap ! lucky you werent on the road.
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