I went for an oil change at a shop... but this idiot got his rag sucked up to my timing belt while trying to wipe the oil from the oil cap (where the dirty oil gets drained out during an oil change) with the rag. it wouldnt come out so he had to cut my one of the belts and damaged another belt from pulling on the rag for a good 10-15minutes trying to take it out... They said to come tomorrow because they had to replace 2 new belts now...
When I picked it up I didnt notice anything but when I began to drive, from 1500rpm it started to make rattling noises. It gets louder as I step on the gas pedal. so I called the shop and they didnt know what to say and told me to come by the next day...
Can this problem occur after changing a timing belt? or do you think they damaged other parts of my car from yanking the rag out? can somebody give me a advice or tip? btw, its a 97 Acrua 3.5RL.
THANKS!
2007-01-06 12:48:14 · 8 answers · asked by J 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
IN ADDITION, There's no rattling noises when the car is in PARK even though I'm steping on the gas, it only happens when I'm moving...
2007-01-07 04:32:25 · update #1
Wait a minute !!!!....Ya have change the oil or the timing belt.??......
Ya sound like,the timing belt tensor is loose.
or the alternator belt have an indentation
2007-01-06 12:55:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the rag got stuck in the engine you should have had the car towed to Acura. Now what you need to do is take the car to Acura or a reputable ASE mechanic and get the car fixed properly with all reciepts. Depending on your state, you need to find out what the legal recourse is. An oil shop is not good for that kind of work, plus the situation put you "under duress" holding your car hostage and you were not of right mind when agreeing to have them do the work.
Recap:
A. Get your car looked at + keep all receipts.
B. Do a little research & talk to an attorney.
2007-01-13 05:49:05 · answer #2 · answered by John E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to consider how low on oil you were? If you ran it over a quart low for any amount of time the bearings may be scored or worse. I don't think it is from low grade fuel as you should normally hear this noise when accelerating and not when decelerating. I am afraid it will be bad news and probably not cheap. You should watch your cars fluids weekly even on a new vehicle, and if you start having to add fluids the cause should be investigated.
2016-05-23 01:10:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like maybe a metal cover over the timing belt got moved a little and only vibrates at a given rpm. Have a helper raise the engine rpm and see if you can track down the vibration while not moving.
2007-01-14 08:29:07 · answer #4 · answered by Tinman_2_54 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like there might be a piece of the old belt or the rag still hanging on a pully when the engine is reved up you hear it slapping on something take a look at the belt and the pullies look for something hanging loose off of one of the pullies
2007-01-06 16:49:49 · answer #5 · answered by wii awesome 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, just change the timing belt, if the problem occurs its because they either advanced the timing on it or the timing on its a little retarded...if that doesnt work, you may need to get it analyzed..hope this helps
2007-01-06 12:59:15 · answer #6 · answered by yeayeayea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is this in utah?! lol my friend went to jd byrider in slc and has had nothing but problems with them. but if i were you i would take it to acura and have them check it out. if there is ANYTHING wrong with it they WILL find it. if by chance you are in salt lake city, take it to mike hale acura. they are amazing!
2007-01-13 16:58:42 · answer #7 · answered by Ryan T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what you need to do is open the timing belt or chain if the belt is broken you have to get a new one .... wat kind of car is it
2007-01-14 09:44:49 · answer #8 · answered by gabriel c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋