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What is this noise? It sounds like a death rattle Posted by DietrichOS [Email] (#430) [Profile/Gallery] (more from DietrichOS) on Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:28:22 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
To make a long story short, about a month ago my 1990 Turbo Convertible starting whining. At first I thought it was the turbo, but I later figured out that it wasn't, and then started to think it was probably the water pump because the car seemed to be "drinking" water. So I kept an eye on coolant levels and didn't drive it much, its a second car. Been meaning to take it to the Saab mechanic but I just didn't have time.
So today I'm driving it to work (its a nice day), and on the freeway the sound of the engine changes noticeably, and when I pull in to work I realize this thing is rattling like crazy.
I attached a video of the sound that I took with my phone (better then describing it) and I'm wondering if anyone can identify this noise? Timing chain? Water Pump? The wrath of god?
My other question is will I make it home in this beast? It's a 13 mile drive.
And yes it has oil in it, the levels are where they should be.
Thanks for the help,
-Dietrich
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2Ix6q-tLRU
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