On May 31, 6:10 pm, rv4sal...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
> On May 28, 1:26 pm, "Shep" <djslj...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
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> > Run it for a few minutes without the belt, could be the timing chain
or the
> > crank balancer is coming apart, both common
issues.<rv4sal...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> >news:1180267057.072257.24270@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > >I have a 91 Olds 98 that has a engine noise on pulley side of engine,
> > > sounds like a clacking, when I raise the rpm the noise goes away, @[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > idle the noise is there. When I accelerate hard I get a loud crack
> > > then the clacking comes back. I thought I found the problem (belt
> > > tensioner), replaced tensioner did not get ride of noise. Car is
not
> > > overheating,power steering is fine,alt puts out 13.2 volts,belt does
> > > not come off. Noise seems to be much louder when I listen down at
the
> > > ground.
>
> > > Mileage 132000,3.8 V6
>
> > > Any ideas of what to look for?
>
> > > Thanks
> > > Ross
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> Thanks for the help I did find the noise it was the harmonic balancer
> that pulled apart
>
> Thanks again
What a coincidence. My harmonic balancer JUST went out on my 88 delta
88 royale. Except...mine was literally in a couple of pieces, held
together only by the belt. You may want to check your spark plugs for
damage...having the harmonic balancer go can throw off timing, and
cause problems with the valves.
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