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Wierd noise not sure whats wrong!!!!!!

Started by zgookgumby · Feb 12, 2012 · 5postsSMF 2010–26

zgookgumbyFeb 12, 2012, 9:34 pm · #1

Ok the other i was driving my s12. And theres a wierd noise at acceleration at about 2000-4000rpm, it sounded like a diesel truck accelerating,and i also notice some power lose also. Please help me out?

sideways_s12Feb 12, 2012, 9:51 pm · #2

exhaust leak? What motor is in it?

JeremyFeb 13, 2012, 12:02 am · #3

gumby, it honestly sounds like your describing the mechanical noise from the lifters. mine start to make more noise when i get near the 3k mark for the oil change, or if it becomes dirty sooner.  also possibly you might need a lifter adjustment. but without a sound clip were are just guessing.

Cajun1guyFeb 28, 2012, 1:08 pm · #4

I second the exhaust leak. Mine did that when I first got it, took awhile to isolate. CA18ET manifold was pulling one stud out of the head at rear and got an exhaust leak. I had to oversize the hole and put in helicoil and larger stud, no further problems.

zgookgumbyApr 15, 2012, 7:20 pm · #5

Found the problem should've posted it sooner. The fan clutch just seized up....