s14 makes bad sound

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doctortomek1
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Car: S14

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My 240 makes this sound, like theres peaces of metal flying around in a drum. I've had 2 different size wheels in the back, one 16 and one 15 because of lack of funds. I'm getting new rims and tires, I was thinking is was the differential. But I'm no master mechanic.


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lunatyk
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first off where's it coming from? if its from the motor its probably your timing chain, having same issue right now. if it is SEARCH, theres a write up on how to change it.

yoesh1
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Based on sound description, I'd guess timing chain rattle too. Did you do a walkaround? Is the sound coming from the front or rear? Does it happen all the time or only when moving? How bout in neutral?

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doctortomek1
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I'ts in the back, only when moving, only when accelerating or decelerating.It's getting worse, by the day. I'm taking it to a mechanic tomorrow, to tell me whats wrong, and I'll try to fix it myself and I'll write whats wrong. I have some chain rattle, but I heard thats very common and noting to worry about. but It wouldn't be the first time I listened to stupid people. I'm pretty sure its the diff thought.

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doctortomek1
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I just noticed that my diff is somewhat wet in oil and it looks like it;s been like that for a while.


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