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03-16-2003, 01:44 AM

when my car is at 1500 revs it makes a metallic calanking noise, every now and then it will do it at 2K but it always does it at 1500. can anyone tell me what it might be, im guessing timing because my revs drop and shoot up and thats more then likely a timing issue due to the fact the i have a 125k old timing belt, can anyone please help me indentify this problem though. thanks, this is also my frist post, so im a n00b to this forum.

Duckydos · 03-16-2003, 05:10 AM

DUDE! That cannot be good. I know funds may be limited, but save yourself in the long run and look into the timing belt. You could be f'cking up your valves. Do you have a check engine light on at alll?

03-16-2003, 09:52 AM

yeah, my maintenence light has been on for about 5k miles but when i went to get it checked out they couldnt find out where to plug the thing in, as for the check engine light well in my guages some of the wiring got screwed up(i still have stock gauges) but half the lights dont work, like my gas light and stuff so i dont really know. ive been looking all over the internet on how to get to my timing belt so i can check it and i know they are a ***** to replace but i think me and my buddies can do it. i still havnt found where it is though, thanks for the help.

ebpda9 · 03-16-2003, 10:14 AM

the timing belt is on the passaneger side of the engine hidden by some covers, next to the dipstick. yeah changing is is a beotch since you have to undo 3 of the engine mounts. i don't have a pic of it right now.

ebpda9 · 03-16-2003, 10:15 AM

is it like a very fast ping ? mine does did that because of the misadjusted valves.

03-16-2003, 11:36 AM

yeah it sounds kinda like a pinging, im taking it in to the shop soon to get my ear end re fiberglassed so i think ill have them check it out. fack, dont buy fiberglass kits, they are the biggest pain. thanks for all the help. man i really should stop putting off the timing belt thing though, i hear the hondas completly blow if the timing belt goes out.

johnriley · 03-16-2003, 12:13 PM

Dude, don't waste time get that fixed asap! Just pay the money and have someone put a new one on or else it will cost you a lot more money if you keep putting it off.

03-17-2003, 02:48 PM

got it checked out today, a piston is slapping, he said its nothing crutial as long as i dont drive it hard on a regular basis it could never cause problems, but if it does start causing problems im gonna need a new engine. no more driving hard for me.

03-16-2003, 01:44 AM	#1
R34 94 EX Posts: n/a	strange noises when my car is at 1500 revs it makes a metallic calanking noise, every now and then it will do it at 2K but it always does it at 1500. can anyone tell me what it might be, im guessing timing because my revs drop and shoot up and thats more then likely a timing issue due to the fact the i have a 125k old timing belt, can anyone please help me indentify this problem though. thanks, this is also my frist post, so im a n00b to this forum.

03-16-2003, 05:10 AM	#2
Duckydos Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 41 Posts: 1,048	DUDE! That cannot be good. I know funds may be limited, but save yourself in the long run and look into the timing belt. You could be f'cking up your valves. Do you have a check engine light on at alll? __________________ Had an Accord. Then I had something European. Now I have an SCCA Solo-II monster!

03-16-2003, 10:14 AM	#4
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 44 Posts: 17,266	the timing belt is on the passaneger side of the engine hidden by some covers, next to the dipstick. yeah changing is is a beotch since you have to undo 3 of the engine mounts. i don't have a pic of it right now. __________________

03-16-2003, 10:15 AM	#5
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 44 Posts: 17,266	is it like a very fast ping ? mine does did that because of the misadjusted valves. __________________

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03-16-2003, 09:52 AM	#3
R34 94 EX Posts: n/a	yeah, my maintenence light has been on for about 5k miles but when i went to get it checked out they couldnt find out where to plug the thing in, as for the check engine light well in my guages some of the wiring got screwed up(i still have stock gauges) but half the lights dont work, like my gas light and stuff so i dont really know. ive been looking all over the internet on how to get to my timing belt so i can check it and i know they are a ***** to replace but i think me and my buddies can do it. i still havnt found where it is though, thanks for the help.

03-16-2003, 11:36 AM	#6
R34 94 EX Posts: n/a	yeah it sounds kinda like a pinging, im taking it in to the shop soon to get my ear end re fiberglassed so i think ill have them check it out. fack, dont buy fiberglass kits, they are the biggest pain. thanks for all the help. man i really should stop putting off the timing belt thing though, i hear the hondas completly blow if the timing belt goes out.

03-16-2003, 12:13 PM	#7
johnriley 2nd Gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas City, Mo Age: 45 Posts: 211	Dude, don't waste time get that fixed asap! Just pay the money and have someone put a new one on or else it will cost you a lot more money if you keep putting it off.

03-17-2003, 02:48 PM	#8
R34 94 EX Posts: n/a	got it checked out today, a piston is slapping, he said its nothing crutial as long as i dont drive it hard on a regular basis it could never cause problems, but if it does start causing problems im gonna need a new engine. no more driving hard for me.