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So, hearing unfamiliar vehicle noise, can cause panic in many drivers. Consequently, many do not know enough about vehicle systems, to know if it’s something to worry about or not. That’s why, listening to your […]
Hydraulic valve lifter noise is usually a symptom, that something may be wrong with your engine. So, all engines make some noise, but when you hear an unusual ticking or tapping noise, it usually means […]
So, what is the main function of the harmonic balancer? Well, it is to absorb and reduce, harmonic and torsional vibrations from the engine. Consequently, your harmonic balancer is mounted, on the front of your […]
So, diagnosing a water pump noise, can be tricky. Quite often, your water pump, is buried deep in the engine, making it difficult to access. Also, your water pump, is usually attached, to a number […]
Many drivers just ignore engine noise, and hope that it’ll just go away on its own. Chances are it won’t, and that engine noise will only get worse, leaving you with an even bigger problem. […]
Engine spark knock, sounds like a metallic knocking, pinging or rattling noise, coming from your engine. Engine spark knock, is usually heard, during moderate to heavy engine acceleration. And, usually occurs after the engine, has […]
Valve train noise, is usually due to excessive clearance, between two internal engine parts. Each valve utilizes, a valve spring that returns it to its, original closed position. So, if a valve spring has broken […]
Abnormal exhaust noise, on 02-05 Ford 6.0L Diesel Engines, is a growing concern, as these engines become older. Consequently, many of these engines would fail inspections. Because, of exhaust noise. So, the source of this […]
The term “valve lash” is often used when talking about, valve train adjustment. A valve lifter follows the contour of the camshaft lobe, and transfers that motion to open and close the valves. (sometimes referred […]
So, with a little practice, you can gain the experience and knowledge to know, what engine noises mean. You should always take the extra time, to make a proper noise analysis, before doing any engine […]
Valve lash setting, is something most drivers, don’t even think about. First, you need to know, if you even have an adjustable valve train, for valve lash setting. In most cases, you will not have […]
In vehicles with automatic transmissions, a metal disc called a flexplate, connects the crankshaft to the torque converter. So, a flexplate, as the name implies, serves as a flex-shock device; between the torque converter and […]
Are you hearing an annoying, engine knocking, pinging or rattling noise, when you accelerate your engine. For instance, engine knocking, when working hard under load, like driving uphill, passing a slowpoke or towing a trailer. […]
So, your driving down the road and all of a sudden you hear, a engine knocking ticking noise. Many assume this engine knocking ticking noise, is the end of their engine and just move on. […]
You start your engine like normal, but you hear an engine rattling noise, you’ve never heard before. Subsequently, an engine rattling noise, can spring up from a number of different sources. So, the first part […]
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