Why does my car make a low knocking noise?
A low rumble or knocking noise could be caused by a bad rod bearing on the crankshaft. Here are a couple of sites that will tell you a bit more: http://www.remanufactured.com/Engine_Noi…
Why do I hear a tapping noise at the top of my engine?
If the noise you hear is a fast tap or clatter near the top of the engine, it could be valve noise which would require you to have some cylinder head work done. Some noise can come from a worn camshaft. It’s also a tapping noise.
What causes a loud knocking noise at the crankshaft?
Excessive crankshaft end play is indicated by an intermittent rap or knock sharper than a worn main bearing. The following are causes of main bearing noise: Low oil pump pressure. Thin, diluted or dirty oil and/or filter. Excessive main bearing clearance. Excessive crankshaft end play. Out-of-round crankshaft journals. Loose crankshaft pulley.
Why does my sprocket make noise when I Turn on the engine?
The following are causes of timing gear or chain and sprocket noise: 1 Worn timing chain and/or gears 2 Misaligned gears 3 Excessive backlash 4 A damaged tooth 5 Gear or sprocket loose on the shaft 6 Too much end play in the camshaft or crankshaft
Why does my Pontiac G6 make a clunking noise?
The clunk noise may be caused by a slip/stick condition between the inner and outer components of the intermediate shaft. Revised design intermediate shafts went into production in the 2009 model year and are the only design currently available through GMSPO since approximately September 2008.
Why does my car make a knocking noise when I Turn on the engine?
A damaged or worn connecting rod bearing will produce knock under all speeds. During the early stages of wear, connecting rod noise may be confused with piston slap or loose wrist pins. Connecting rod knock noise increases in volume with engine speed and is at its loudest on deceleration.
Why does my steering wheel make a clicking noise?
Some customers may comment on a knocking or rattling type noise from the front of the vehicle when driven at low speeds and over bumps. The noise only occurs when the steering wheel is in the straight ahead position and sounds like the noise is in the left suspension of the vehicle or directly in front of the driver.
When does a Chevy Malibu make a rattling noise?
This condition ONLY applies to 2004-2007 Chevrolet Malibu/Maxx and 2005-2007 Pontiac G6. Some customers may comment on a knocking or rattling type noise from the front of the vehicle when driven at low speeds and over bumps.
A low rumble or knocking noise could be caused by a bad rod bearing on the crankshaft. Here are a couple of sites that will tell you a bit more: http://www.remanufactured.com/Engine_Noi…
If the noise you hear is a fast tap or clatter near the top of the engine, it could be valve noise which would require you to have some cylinder head work done. Some noise can come from a worn camshaft. It’s also a tapping noise.
What should I do if I hear a ticking noise in my engine?
If your engine develops a ticking or knocking noise in a short period, the first thing you should do is shut off the engine and check the oil level. You’ll need to find the engine oil dipstick and see if you need to add oil or if the oil level is up to the full line.
Why is there a knocking noise coming from my radiator?
Insofar as your leak goes obviously check your hoses for loose clamps any hoses that are dried out/cracking if they aren’t leaking now they soon will be and the radiator. One thing many people overlook when looking for the source of coolant leaks is the water pump.