Help diagnosing engine noise

[almightyfargoth]

haha yeah ok

this will cut into money I had intended for something else, but I'd rather have a well running car.

 

[LX_F23A1]

better be safe than sorry

I have CEL for CYP sensor, because not enough juice is being loaded into my spark plugs.

And thanks

 

[Boo45]

Good thing i looked into this thread cuz my car makes the same noise! It gets really annoying!

 

[Totalimmortal]

I have a spare alternator, I need to swap mine too. Soooooooo unmotivated

 

[almightyfargoth]

Tell me about it man, I've been getting lazy lately.

I need to take care of the alternator, two new tires, and a camber kit by next week and then I'll feel accomplished, maybe?

 

[ryan s]

lol samething i have

what is the knokcing noise anyways?

piston slap, perhaps. my valves are in adjustment, and it goes away once the car is warm...

yes I have seen the clock light dim when putting the windows down or turning on the air conditioning.

I need a new alternator don't I?

my lights have always dimmed when i use stuff like that...but never due to the stereo.

if that's the case, ive needed a new alternator for a good 4.5 years...

 

[almightyfargoth]

haha I dunno man, maybe you have been running on a beat up alternator that whole time.

Well best case scenario, when I get it replaced I'll notice all the little things that it makes a difference in and report back.

Also isn't some of that knocking noise related to needing an oil change?

I'm changing mine when I get home from class on Tuesday, so I guess I'll see if it makes a difference.

 

[turbo_911]

Mine was doing the same thing and it got really loud at some point and though my alternator would go bad, but then decided to re-tighten all the belts and it went away

 

[kn0x47]

glad to finally know what causes that sound. i used to think my engine was knocking

 

[almightyfargoth]

but then decided to re-tighten all the bells and it went away

you mean belts right?