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Idling in drive, sounds like a pebble in an aluminum can.

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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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Idling in drive, sounds like a pebble in an aluminum can.

Mostly happens when I sit at idle, in drive with brake on. Best way to describe it is if you put a pebble in a aluminum can and shook it around. Once I start to roll and accelerate it goes away. Just doesn't sound right. Also it will start to idle erratic and eventually die if it idles for more than a few minutes. Other than that the car sounds very healthy.

89' Iroc-z 350 TPI

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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 06:51 PM
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Car: 88Fbird,88Formula,04 GP,04 Durango
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Re: Idling in drive, sounds like a pebble in an aluminum can.

Sounds like pinging, check your timing and check for vacuum leaks.
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