... and now there's a wierd rattling sound when the car's on and in Park. It runs just fine, there's nothing wrong, I just want to know what it is. Nothing big or something bad? It's not loud, but it's very noticeable.
It's only happened twice, both this morning. I noticed it when I parked the car outiside my friend's house and I noticed the rattle. I turned off the car and restarted it and it was still there. Once we got going, it was fine. So, what is it?
2007-06-19 08:14:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If it helps, I have a '98 Ford Escort ZX2.
2007-06-19 08:17:56 · update #1
Inspect the area around the front of the engine to ensure all bolts & brackets are tight.
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2007-06-19 08:22:31 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the drive belt tensioners are a common source of a rattle on these engines. it may not show up until it's disturbed. when the conditions are right for it to occur, turn your a/c on and turn your wheels hard in one direction and see if it turns into a chirpy knock or rattle, if so the tensioner is probably bad.
2007-06-19 15:38:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋