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nandosman

11-14-2018 07:34 PM

Rattle noise on engine bay

Hey guys, I was checking the levelers on my headlights when I noticed a rattle noise on the engine bay that I don't think I have heard before, but I'm not totally sure.

What do you guys think? Is that normal VQ engine noise?

Quicksilvers

11-15-2018 04:12 AM

When was the last time you replaced your spark plugs? Have you read your spark plugs lately?

nandosman

11-15-2018 12:29 PM

I have never replaced them, no idea about previous owners, car has 47k miles, got it at 34k miles

Rusty

11-15-2018 08:49 PM

Sounds like a Briggs and Stratton.

You need to pinpoint the noise a little better. All I hear is valve tap.

Rusty

11-15-2018 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quicksilvers (Post 3799105)

When was the last time you replaced your spark plugs? Have you read your spark plugs lately?

:icon14:

99% of the people on this forum doesn't know how to read plugs.

Optimiser

11-15-2018 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3799393)

:icon14:

99% of the people on this forum doesn't know how to read plugs.

That's why I get my shop to do it. :rofl2:

nandosman

11-15-2018 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3799393)

:icon14:

99% of the people on this forum doesn't know how to read plugs.

I'm that 99%, how do I read them?

SouthArk370Z

11-16-2018 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by nandosman (Post 3799417)

I'm that 99%, how do I read them?

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=how+to+read+spark+plugs

SouthArk370Z

11-16-2018 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nandosman (Post 3799058)

Hey guys, I was checking the levelers on my headlights when I noticed a rattle noise on the engine bay that I don't think I have heard before, but I'm not totally sure. ...

Get a paper towel core, piece of hose, etc., put one end to your ear, and point the other end at different places in the engine compartment. This should help you narrow down where the sound is coming from. Be VERY careful around moving parts - no ties or loose-fitting clothing, maintain some distance between you and moving parts, etc.

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