Engine Noise

[Bluecrew07]

i have alot of noises coming from engine compartment not sure what they are tho. but its like a wineing sound coming from behind the tb and up front by the pulleys. usually only does it when it idles but is doin it more often now

[Black Hole]

You have a pushrod motor dropped in that 02 GT? ;)

/me moves to Modular....


1. Is the car a stick? and if so, does the whining go away if you put the clutch in?

2. Do you have underdrive pullies? or have you ever had any of the pullies off the car?

[Bluecrew07]

You have a pushrod motor dropped in that 02 GT? ;)

/me moves to Modular....


1. Is the car a stick? and if so, does the whining go away if you put the clutch in?

2. Do you have underdrive pullies? or have you ever had any of the pullies off the car?

lol sometimes i wish it was a push rod easier to work on...

no it an auto and the pullies are stock. never been off...but i am the second owner of the car

[Bluecrew07]

also making a banging sound behind the tb

[NXcoupe]

Could be a/c compressor bearings, idler/tensioner bearings, waterpump, or p/s pump groaning. See if the noise lessens or worsens when the steering is turned. It could also be the timing chain tensioners worn and making noise, how many miles on it?

[Bluecrew07]

73000 i think.. i know some of the noise is the alternator. the idler pulley is new,

[NXcoupe]

Try the steering then.

[Bluecrew07]

power steering makes a lil noise but nothing major

[bobtsgt]

bring it up tongiht and we will take a look at it. I'm sure we can figure it out.

[Bluecrew07]

ok. im sure we can too. what time you gettin up there

[bobtsgt]

6:30ish

[CAPRISTANG]

Check between the seat and the steering wheel, then turn the radio up. Should be find then.......

[OrangeStang04]

Check between the seat and the steering wheel, then turn the radio up. Should be find then.......

Ohh Good ol' Doug...always with the good answers...

[NXcoupe]

Make sure to clue us in on what you find, ok?

[Bluecrew07]

havnt found anything yet. bob said it was the lifters and something else i forgot...i gonna start it up in the morning and see if it does it again. it likes to do it when its cold out

[Mr.Moontang]

Check between the seat and the steering wheel, then turn the radio up. Should be find then.......

You sir are my hero...:cool1:

[slvr87cpe]

ffnnn Dougie :lol: :lol:

[CAPRISTANG]

If only does it when it's cold don't drive it until it get's warmer.... What i'm tryng to tell you....... You'll go nuts trying to find problems like that. Just enjoy it until it breaks. Go in an get a kiss......... see ya.

[Bluecrew07]

If only does it when it's cold don't drive it until it get's warmer.... What i'm tryng to tell you....... You'll go nuts trying to find problems like that. Just enjoy it until it breaks. Go in an get a kiss......... see ya.

when it gets warmer im goin thru it and getin new stuff. shocks brakes all the basic stuff.

[mustang8998]

when it gets warmer im goin thru it and getin new stuff. shocks brakes all the basic stuff.

Thats a good idea! I would bet my life, that new brakes and shocks, will stop that pesky whine at idle.......:lol:

[95redstang]

So the noise is coming from the brakes and shocks now..Best thing to do is have your tires rotated....

[Bluecrew07]

So the noise is coming from the brakes and shocks now..Best thing to do is have your tires rotated....

no its not coming from the brakes and shocks but i do need shocks. tires cant be rotated 295 in the back and 265 in the front

[Maximus]

Muffler bearings? Firewall Gasket? Those tend to go out.

[mustang8998]

Muffler bearings? Firewall Gasket? Those tend to go out.

Forward or rear muffler bearings? The center muffler bearing support, could be bad too.

I thought the '02 GT's had firewall o-rings, instead of gaskets. :rolleyes:

[Black Horse]

Maybe its the kanuder valve making that noise, now that I think of it....

[Bluecrew07]

never heard of anything you guys just said

[orangedemon331]

Better hope its not the muffler bearings, you have to have a left handed pipe wrench to change those and they are expensive!:bigthumb

[95redstang]

Hopefully it's not the labia rings..If that's the case you will have to take it to the gynochanic...They will will have to lube it up and give it a thorough exam...That should be done once a year as part of an annual exam anyway...

[Bluecrew07]

Better hope its not the muffler bearings, you have to have a left handed pipe wrench to change those and they are expensive!:bigthumb
How do you even find out if thats it

[Mr.Moontang]

How do you even find out if thats it

You would have to get under it and see if the bearing spins counter clock wise or not...let us know. I think Doug might have the wrench you will need.

[VuNiT3]

:eek: Holy mother of God! Not the muffler bearings! I'd go and check turn signal fluid too;) :popcorn:

[CAPRISTANG]

Why don't you sell it and by a Fox body.... Once that body is wrecked it will alway's make funny noises.. I'm sorry to tell you this... Buy the Saleen you drove at the cruise that's a nice ride..If all else fails sell the seats and buy new ones. That will get the bad carma out of the car..Or take a ride in a new one and all you're problems will go away..... PS I would still look between the seat and the steering wheel for the problem.. Good luck!! keep us posted Beefcake it's you're turn...

[Maximus]

:popcorn:

Ive also heard that Squelch makes a mean racket also. Check your radio.:)

['92Stang]

I might be able to help ya out josh. I should be pulling my drivetrain out this weekend, to swap in my big block ( as long as my tax refund hits by then:mad: ). I think my muffler bearings might work for your 02. Your welcome to them. I'd check with Craig to make sure their compatable though. It's the '92., Mike:bigthumb

[theyallslow]

I dont know what to say. good luck with all that.:confused2

[Bluecrew07]

Why don't you sell it and by a Fox body.... Once that body is wrecked it will alway's make funny noises.. I'm sorry to tell you this... Buy the Saleen you drove at the cruise that's a nice ride..If all else fails sell the seats and buy new ones. That will get the bad carma out of the car..Or take a ride in a new one and all you're problems will go away..... PS I would still look between the seat and the steering wheel for the problem.. Good luck!! keep us posted Beefcake it's you're turn...
would love to have a fox body, but cant find a decent one. this is true the Saleen IS a nice ride

['92Stang]

If mine aren't compatable this might help., Mike

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=10

[Gearhead]

It might be your Piston Return springs or 710 cap !!! :rolleyes:

[Stangman]

this is good stuff!!!

[Bluecrew07]

Forget it

[Rick93coupe]

Have you tried putting dynomat on the underside of your hood? Thats some good stuff!

[firestang70]

Forget it? Have you figured out the source of the noise? Do tell.

[Blackballed]

I have heard that the 99-04 were notorious for having the kanuder valves break. Just my 2 cents.

[bobtsgt]

that site is freaking funny as hell

[Blackballed]

that site is freaking funny as hell

Yes, Yes it is!!!

['92Stang]

I like the lowering kit myself:D

[OrangeStang04]

WoW..... all I am gonna say... WoW.....

[Gene]

WoW..... all I am gonna say... WoW.....

My thoughts exactly. :D

[FlatlineCowboy]

It might be your 710 cap !!! :rolleyes:

I went to autozone and asked for this and the guy behind the counter actually knew what I was talking about.. I was lmfao :HYF:


either way, You say the noise is coming from behind the TB at idle, so have someone start your car with the hood open and light up the engine bay as best as you can, and see if you notice anything broken, cracked etc.

I would say if you have switched to a cold air intake, one of your couplers is cracked at the bottom over the passenger side valve cover and echos off of it.


it's worth a look ??? Good luck

[Daddy2000gt]

If mine aren't compatable this might help., Mike

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=10

I love that page!!!!! Solid find!:lol: