Re: [T3] Rattling Crackling Scary Noise. What's going on?

[Russell Wolfe <russella@netins.net>]

I would check for something in the fan area first. Maybe you picked up a piece
of debris. With the engine shut off, take off the fan belt cover, and take a
good look with a flashlight.

Russ Wolfe



On Thu, 27 Apr 2000, Y85364@aol.com wrote:
> My 73 Type 3 started making a new noise today.  It sound like there is a nut 
> loose inside the crankshaft.  It doesn't rattle faster when I accelerate but 
> If I stand over the engine and rev it it does rattle at about the same speed 
> but louder.  The noise doesn't have a constant rattle it has an uneven, 
> random rythm.  It sounds sort of like if you were shaking  metal can with a 
> nut loose in it.When driving down the road it does not stop when I let off 
> the gas and put it in neutral  it still makes a scary noise.,
> 
> Does anyone have an idea what this noise is.  Could it be a piece of metal 
> bouncing around in the crankcase.  Maybe a broken ring.  Perhaps I could take 
> of the oil sump lid and fish it out?  
> Heeeeelp!
> 
> Steven
> 
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