engine noise??
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engine noise??
OK, so Tuesday I'm taking my G in for the dash lights going out and the drivers window button breaking, smh..
I have noticed in the last couple of weeks, that there is is a slight tapping noise, not like a spun bearing, but soft. It only seems to do it at idle. or when stopped in gear, but hard to hear anything over 2000 rpms
Is this a indication of maybe the dreaded rear timing gasket??? There are no lights on, and it runs fine. Is there a way to find out if that gasket was ever changed? and if not do you think they would do it?? I have an extended warranty that is supposed to cover almost everything.
I have noticed in the last couple of weeks, that there is is a slight tapping noise, not like a spun bearing, but soft. It only seems to do it at idle. or when stopped in gear, but hard to hear anything over 2000 rpms
Is this a indication of maybe the dreaded rear timing gasket??? There are no lights on, and it runs fine. Is there a way to find out if that gasket was ever changed? and if not do you think they would do it?? I have an extended warranty that is supposed to cover almost everything.
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OK, so Tuesday I'm taking my G in for the dash lights going out and the drivers window button breaking, smh..
I have noticed in the last couple of weeks, that there is is a slight tapping noise, not like a spun bearing, but soft. It only seems to do it at idle. or when stopped in gear, but hard to hear anything over 2000 rpms
Is this a indication of maybe the dreaded rear timing gasket??? There are no lights on, and it runs fine. Is there a way to find out if that gasket was ever changed? and if not do you think they would do it?? I have an extended warranty that is supposed to cover almost everything.
I have noticed in the last couple of weeks, that there is is a slight tapping noise, not like a spun bearing, but soft. It only seems to do it at idle. or when stopped in gear, but hard to hear anything over 2000 rpms
Is this a indication of maybe the dreaded rear timing gasket??? There are no lights on, and it runs fine. Is there a way to find out if that gasket was ever changed? and if not do you think they would do it?? I have an extended warranty that is supposed to cover almost everything.
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Sounds normal to me.
Between the clicking of the fuel injectors and the slight mechanical noise of the VVEL system, our engines do make a little noise.
Typically if the rear timing cover gasket is leaking, you will have a check engine light and these codes: P0021/P0524.
Between the clicking of the fuel injectors and the slight mechanical noise of the VVEL system, our engines do make a little noise.
Typically if the rear timing cover gasket is leaking, you will have a check engine light and these codes: P0021/P0524.
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Well, I have no codes and it does run well. I wonder if they would replace my fancy clock that doesn't work properly?? lol
Napa has Enos, it is ester based, I was going to try that on my next oil change.
Napa has Enos, it is ester based, I was going to try that on my next oil change.