84 12a MT slapping noise from Engine
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84 12a MT slapping noise from Engine
Okay I have no idea as to what is going on. This is my only means of transportation.
Last Tuesday I went over some railroad tracks and thought I blew a tire. Made a similar noise when you're riding on a blown tire.
Pulled over and checkec the tires and it's not.
The motor was not seized and could still be cranked up and driven but I chose not too so I wouldn't seize the motor.. Any suggestions? Any ideas? I am lost and I am broke (isn't that how it always is?) I know the motor will crank but it's like something is loose or slapping inside. Is this something I can fix and work on myself or am I going to have to go sell body parts just for my car?
It does not make the noise while trying to start it but only when the engine is actually running.
HELP please..
Theresa
Last Tuesday I went over some railroad tracks and thought I blew a tire. Made a similar noise when you're riding on a blown tire.
Pulled over and checkec the tires and it's not.
The motor was not seized and could still be cranked up and driven but I chose not too so I wouldn't seize the motor.. Any suggestions? Any ideas? I am lost and I am broke (isn't that how it always is?) I know the motor will crank but it's like something is loose or slapping inside. Is this something I can fix and work on myself or am I going to have to go sell body parts just for my car?
It does not make the noise while trying to start it but only when the engine is actually running.
HELP please..
Theresa
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See if you knocked your distributor cap loose. If it is not properly aligned, then the contacts will bang against the rotor and make a racket.
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Found a leak
Found a 3 bolt plate that is on the side of the engine (passenger side) (exhaust) that air is coming through not sure as to what it is any ideas??? It seems as if a gasket was blown or something? But not sure.
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