Strange Noise!!!

[Sir Q]

Can someone tell me why that I am hearing something that sounds like a bell? I am wishing that it is an angel getting its wings, but I fear the worst.

[ceningolmo]

Is it your telephone?

[Sir Q]

no the sound is coming through the a/c vents usually between 2500 and 3000 rpm.

[ceningolmo]

Is it a squeek? I used to have a car that would squeek anytime I turned the AC or heat on for too long because the change in temp would cause one of the plastic vents to rub against its housing.

[Sir Q]

i am sort of thinking it is from my engine. hopefully not.

[Q451990]

What year is your Q? It may be spark knock, or more likely a throttle cable or brake line (feeding the ABS) that's not tied down properly and rattling... I've had both on my 90.

Heath

[Q_SHIP]

i am sort of thinking it is from my engine. hopefully not.

Dude, if you want any help at all you have to be a little more clear. Where is the noise coming from? At what RPM? Cold/hot? Inside or outside? I don't understand where you think people are going to come up with answer to a question like that with almost no info on the problem.

[qship96]

backup chime for when MIL lamp is burnt out?

[Sir Q]

Sorry that i was so shallow but i am not sure of how to describe the problem i also have a no knowledge of mechanics at all. Ao i will try again. At low rpms (about 1000 to 2000) it has a ticking sound and then about 2000 about 3000rpm it sounds like a cow bell or something. This occurs no matter what the temperature is. As i said before the sound is coming through my dash but i dont think there is anything loose in there because i dont hear it when i hit bumps. Also my car is a 1991 Q with 141,xxx miles on it and i have had under a year. I hope this sound a little clearer to you now.

[yodawill2000]

Didnt that guy that lost his chain guides also describe a cowbell sound right before the engine blew ??If its the guides replace them ASAP !!Just starting puts a huge load on them ..

I drive a J30 but ive read several horror storys about the plastic backed OEM timing chain guides crackin/failing.