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'92 Century clacking sound below 20 mph


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davisgra
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Jul 20, 2006, 8:08 PM

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My car, a 1992 Buick Century with a V6, is making this weird clacking noise from the front end as soon as I start it up. The car's acceleration and handling doesn't seem any different, but it almost sounds like something is rattling around in there. As soon as the car goes over 20 mph, though, the noise completely stops and everything seems fine. When I slow down again, it comes back. Any ideas as to what could be wrong? I think I might take it in to a shop tomorrow; any suggestions as to where to go? The car hasn't had any real problems; has 130,000 miles on it, and all of the fluids are checked and at the right level. I'd appreciate any help anyone would have...


Tom Greenleaf
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Jul 21, 2006, 4:50 AM

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Re: '92 Century clacking sound below 20 mph Sign In

Sometimes a belt can make lots of funny noises. Spray some silicone on the belt and if it shuts up you need a new belt and buy one that's searated(sp) as they are quieter for the long run, T



davisgra
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Jul 21, 2006, 6:41 AM

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Re: '92 Century clacking sound below 20 mph Sign In

I'll check that out; the weird thing though is that it clacks while idling and below 20, but then completely goes away over that speed. Would a belt do that?


Tom Greenleaf
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Jul 22, 2006, 2:18 PM

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They can do what they want and when. It may not be the problem but you can diagnose it as suggested, T







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