gt0003a@prism.gatech.edu asks:
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> Hi all, while driving down to school I noticed that the car developed a
> clicking noise (as if from something hitting during rotation) from the
> front of the car during medium acceleration below 2500 RPM. Under
> higher RPMs, no noise. I stop and check the engine compartment and
> notice nothing loose that would possibly make the noise. I grab my fan
> and turn it. I notice there is about 1/4 to 3/8" free play where I can
> turn the crank. Before, this was not the case.
>
> Before I begin diagnostics this weekend, does anyone have any idea why
> this would be like this. Could my crank pulley be loose? Doubt it with
> the crank pin. And why this noise from the pulley or nearby? Pulley
> rubber shot???
Spun bearing.
If you have a friend with a stethascope (sp?) you may be able to
take a listen down by the sump and figure out which one it is.
Good luck,
Scott Allen
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