Funny engine noise
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 20-Nov-02 AT 11:05 AM (EST)]Greetings all.
I am somewhat mechanically inclined, but not as much as I should be. Here goes my problem. 2 weeks ago, I ran out of gas on the interstate. I filled it back up and while driving tot he station, I noticed the engine [2.9] was making more noise than usual. The engine now sounds kind of like a sewing machine. [valves?] The sound gets faster as revs inclease. Is this going to be a problem? I drove it over 350 miles last weekend without an problem. I don't think I have lost any power, it seems to accelerate the same. Gas milage has gone down a bit, but then again, it has been somewhat windy lately. Any input would be greatly desired as I am planning a 1000 mile trip this weekend.
I am somewhat mechanically inclined, but not as much as I should be. Here goes my problem. 2 weeks ago, I ran out of gas on the interstate. I filled it back up and while driving tot he station, I noticed the engine [2.9] was making more noise than usual. The engine now sounds kind of like a sewing machine. [valves?] The sound gets faster as revs inclease. Is this going to be a problem? I drove it over 350 miles last weekend without an problem. I don't think I have lost any power, it seems to accelerate the same. Gas milage has gone down a bit, but then again, it has been somewhat windy lately. Any input would be greatly desired as I am planning a 1000 mile trip this weekend.
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Funny engine noise
You didn't mention the mileage on it.
Mileage on the Oil and Filter.
Perhaps a compression test is in order?
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Check have the valve clearance's checked.
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Mileage on the Oil and Filter.
Perhaps a compression test is in order?
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Check have the valve clearance's checked.
Dennis
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Whoops, mileage on the truck is 141xxx and mileage on the oil and filter is unknown. J/K, it is 2000. Do you think the truck is ok to drive as is. I will have time to work on it Thanksgiving week, but not before then. If this sounds absolutely serious, I can bring it into a shop, I guess, though I would rather not, I just don't want to get stranded on the road.
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 20-Nov-02 AT 09:53 PM (EST)]>You didn't mention the mileage on it.
>Mileage on the Oil and Filter.
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>Perhaps a compression test is in order?
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>Check have the valve clearance's checked.
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>Dennis
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Would running out of gas cause things like this to go outta whack?
>Mileage on the Oil and Filter.
>
>Perhaps a compression test is in order?
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>Check have the valve clearance's checked.
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>Dennis
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>F.T.E. Assistant Administrator
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Would running out of gas cause things like this to go outta whack?
