1995 engine noise
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Burning Brakes
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1995 engine noise
1995 6speed coupe.
for the first time ever, at idle, my engine sounds like a mouse squeeking. only at idle, and it comes in like 2 second waves.
it is definitely coming form the top of the engine. like below the fuel rails. it just started today. any help or suggestions would be appreciated. (other than using a mouse trap!!)
for the first time ever, at idle, my engine sounds like a mouse squeeking. only at idle, and it comes in like 2 second waves.
it is definitely coming form the top of the engine. like below the fuel rails. it just started today. any help or suggestions would be appreciated. (other than using a mouse trap!!)
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From: Slidell Louisiana
Originally Posted by bdvdvh7
1995 6speed coupe.
for the first time ever, at idle, my engine sounds like a mouse squeeking. only at idle, and it comes in like 2 second waves.
it is definitely coming form the top of the engine. like below the fuel rails. it just started today. any help or suggestions would be appreciated. (other than using a mouse trap!!)
for the first time ever, at idle, my engine sounds like a mouse squeeking. only at idle, and it comes in like 2 second waves.
it is definitely coming form the top of the engine. like below the fuel rails. it just started today. any help or suggestions would be appreciated. (other than using a mouse trap!!)
Is your top end getting oil at idle?
Good luck!
Last edited by aboatguy; Oct 13, 2005 at 09:01 PM.
Racer
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From: Dallas/Spring Texas
Originally Posted by bdvdvh7
how would i know if the top end is getting oil?
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Originally Posted by bdvdvh7
how would i know if the top end is getting oil? remove the oil cap?
doesn't appear to affect the performance.
doesn't appear to affect the performance.
Removing the oil cap would let you know that there is oil up top.
I would isolate the noise using a mechanics stethoscope, or screw driver and ensure where it is coming from.
If after isolating the noise it still seemed to be a top end problem, I would pull the valve cover and check that each rocker is getting oil. Without isolating the noise it could be many things, sound has a way of travelling around an engine, so it could be from a different area and sound like a top end squeek.
Remember trouble shooting is the hard part and is the difference between a mechanic and some gorilla with a wrench.
Good luck!
Mike
