Date:         Fri, 24 Jul 1998 16:45:16 -0700
Reply-To:     Craig Standley <cstand@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
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From:         Craig Standley <cstand@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
Subject:      Weird Noises
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My '81 started making a very strange noise today.  I drove it to Taco Time
for lunch (my first problem maybe?) and it was fine.  I went inside, ate,
and then when I got back in and started it the noise began.  I sounded
like an exhaust leak, kind of a metallic 'thunk thunk thunk' noise that
increased with engine speed.  I doubt that an exhaust leak would start up
instantly like that, so I figured maybe it's a stuck lifter?  Well, after
checking the oil, I added a quart (it needed a quart) and the noise was
still there.  I crawled under with it running and the noise was definately
on the passenger side, and louder above the heat exchanger than below.

The funny thing is, the noise went a way after I drove a bit, which makes
me think it was related to the oil.  While I'm glad it's gone, I'd like to
know what it was so I can prevent it again.

Thanks,
Craig

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Craig Standley                             cstand@u.washington.edu
University of Washington     http://weber.u.washington.edu/~cstand
Physics
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