melanie222
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This might be very difficult to explain, therefor it might be difficult to answer.
My '93 T-bird is making this awful strange noise. It happens most when in idle. The best way I can explain it is like a heavy, metal rattle...or buzzing sound. It's not constant...it's intermittent...comes and goes in spurts. Pretty sure it's not engine knocking. It's very noticeable from inside the car when I'm driving when I've stopped at a red light...and of course when I first start it. It's definitely coming from under the hood, as I recently started it, left it in park, and lifted the hood. I'm hoping it's a hose or a belt...keeping my fingers crossed it's not something going on with the engine. I already had to replace the notorious head gaskets. Any insight would be much appreciated! Thanks!
Forgot to mention, it makes no difference whether or not the a/c or heater is running. Still does it. Also, when I'm at a red light, when I get that noise, if I put it in park, the noise gets louder, and when I put it back into Drive or Overdrive, it gets quieter, and sometimes goes away all together.
My '93 T-bird is making this awful strange noise. It happens most when in idle. The best way I can explain it is like a heavy, metal rattle...or buzzing sound. It's not constant...it's intermittent...comes and goes in spurts. Pretty sure it's not engine knocking. It's very noticeable from inside the car when I'm driving when I've stopped at a red light...and of course when I first start it. It's definitely coming from under the hood, as I recently started it, left it in park, and lifted the hood. I'm hoping it's a hose or a belt...keeping my fingers crossed it's not something going on with the engine. I already had to replace the notorious head gaskets. Any insight would be much appreciated! Thanks!
Forgot to mention, it makes no difference whether or not the a/c or heater is running. Still does it. Also, when I'm at a red light, when I get that noise, if I put it in park, the noise gets louder, and when I put it back into Drive or Overdrive, it gets quieter, and sometimes goes away all together.