89 firebird...noise
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89 firebird...noise
Have a 89 firebird...2.8 v6.....wife drove it home the other day and it is makeing this awful noise..<<like a crunching sound<>>...there seems to be no visible oil leaks...it makes this noise in gear and out of gear any sugestions on problem...scared to go to a meachanic and getting ripped off..thanks
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From: Schoolcraft, Michigan
Car: 1978 El Camino SS
Engine: 350
Transmission: T-5 & 3.73's
Give some more details. Auto., or stick? Where does the noise come from?
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by CHVYPWR:
Give some more details. Auto., or stick? Where does the noise come from?
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Give some more details. Auto., or stick? Where does the noise come from?
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One possibility is that one of your calipers is damaged and your brake pad is sticking. It could be engine related or something else entirely. I only say the brakes because I had that problem once.
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