Strange noise from my 2000 GT engine

RoadRunnerGT · 11-05-2001, 02:47 PM

I just started to hear a noise from my engine at around 1500 to about 3500 rpm. Sounds almost like a squeak and sounds like it is comimg from my engine compartment. I can only hear it when the engine is under a load (sounds perfect at idle). At times I can hear it if I rev the engine with the car in neutral. Anyone have any idea what this could be? Engine problem?

This is my first mustang and v8 and I'm not a car guru either. I need to get an idea what is wrong if I need to take it to Ford so that I won't get the usual FORD runaround. I appreciate any help you can provide.

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2000 GT Performance Red - Steeda Triax, Steeda Pulleys, Cut silencer + K&N + 4in PVC pipe, 17x9 Steeda ultralites w/ potenza RE730s, BBK Springs

1/8 mile 9.099 @ 77.834 MPH 2.114 60' (humid weather)

Meep, Meep!!

RoadRunnerGT · 11-05-2001, 08:10 PM

Anyone knows....or cares??

Hammer · 11-06-2001, 10:54 AM

I care...

But I don't know....

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Adam "Hammer" Packett:
Moderator, Gulf War Veteran
Holy Moses... Stop reading magazine times, put down the Fast and the Furious speed calculator, pull your head out... and read the da** TIME SLIP!"

RoadRunnerGT · 11-06-2001, 12:03 PM

I appreciate the reply Hammer. Atleast my post isn't invisible. It almost sounds like something is loose under the hood. I only hear it when I'm accelerating. It goes away when I'm idling or cruzing. I'd like it if some can help diagnose this problem.

Thanks.

Hammer · 11-06-2001, 02:14 PM

My best quess is that if it only occurs under load, it PROBABLY isn't the engine.

Maybe a transmission issue transferring power through the drivetrain... just a shot in the dark...

RoadRunnerGT · 11-06-2001, 02:53 PM

I also hear it a little if I rev the engine while in neutral.

Hammer · 11-06-2001, 03:14 PM

You have to keep in mind that the engine will shake just about EVERYTHING in that engine compartment. Since most of the noise comes from within a certain rev range, its most likely the frequency of the vibration and may not be the engine at all... but something else in the engine compartment.

I would have someone keep the throttle in a position that the vibration occurs and start snooping in the engine bay for the sound. (Just be EXTREMELY careful under there with the engine going, or you might become one of those 3 fingered high school shop teachers...

)

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Adam "Hammer" Packett:
Moderator, Gulf War Veteran
Holy Moses... Stop reading magazine times, put down the Fast and the Furious speed calculator, pull your head out... and read the da** TIME SLIP!"

RoadRunnerGT · 11-06-2001, 05:48 PM

I'll try that. Your high school shop teachers had 3 fingers? Ours only had 2.

Thanks for the help.

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2000 GT - Steeda Triax, Steeda Pulleys, Cut silencer + K&N + 4in PVC pipe, BBK Springs, 17x9 Steeda Ultralites w/Potenza RE730s, Amsoil 5W-20, FRPP Aluminum DS, Steeda Aluminum UCA/LCA - 8.743 @ 80.197 2.038 60'

11-05-2001, 02:47 PM	#1
RoadRunnerGT Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: NC Posts: 6	Strange noise from my 2000 GT engine I just started to hear a noise from my engine at around 1500 to about 3500 rpm. Sounds almost like a squeak and sounds like it is comimg from my engine compartment. I can only hear it when the engine is under a load (sounds perfect at idle). At times I can hear it if I rev the engine with the car in neutral. Anyone have any idea what this could be? Engine problem? This is my first mustang and v8 and I'm not a car guru either. I need to get an idea what is wrong if I need to take it to Ford so that I won't get the usual FORD runaround. I appreciate any help you can provide. ------------------ 2000 GT Performance Red - Steeda Triax, Steeda Pulleys, Cut silencer + K&N + 4in PVC pipe, 17x9 Steeda ultralites w/ potenza RE730s, BBK Springs 1/8 mile 9.099 @ 77.834 MPH 2.114 60' (humid weather) Meep, Meep!!

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11-05-2001, 08:10 PM	#2
RoadRunnerGT Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: NC Posts: 6	Anyone knows....or cares??

11-06-2001, 10:54 AM	#3
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	I care... But I don't know.... ------------------ Adam "Hammer" Packett: Moderator, Gulf War Veteran Holy Moses... Stop reading magazine times, put down the Fast and the Furious speed calculator, pull your head out... and read the da** TIME SLIP!"

11-06-2001, 12:03 PM	#4
RoadRunnerGT Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: NC Posts: 6	I appreciate the reply Hammer. Atleast my post isn't invisible. It almost sounds like something is loose under the hood. I only hear it when I'm accelerating. It goes away when I'm idling or cruzing. I'd like it if some can help diagnose this problem. Thanks.

11-06-2001, 02:14 PM	#5
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	My best quess is that if it only occurs under load, it PROBABLY isn't the engine. Maybe a transmission issue transferring power through the drivetrain... just a shot in the dark...

11-06-2001, 02:53 PM	#6
RoadRunnerGT Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: NC Posts: 6	I also hear it a little if I rev the engine while in neutral.

11-06-2001, 03:14 PM	#7
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	You have to keep in mind that the engine will shake just about EVERYTHING in that engine compartment. Since most of the noise comes from within a certain rev range, its most likely the frequency of the vibration and may not be the engine at all... but something else in the engine compartment. I would have someone keep the throttle in a position that the vibration occurs and start snooping in the engine bay for the sound. (Just be EXTREMELY careful under there with the engine going, or you might become one of those 3 fingered high school shop teachers... ) ------------------ Adam "Hammer" Packett: Moderator, Gulf War Veteran Holy Moses... Stop reading magazine times, put down the Fast and the Furious speed calculator, pull your head out... and read the da** TIME SLIP!"

11-06-2001, 05:48 PM	#8
RoadRunnerGT Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: NC Posts: 6	I'll try that. Your high school shop teachers had 3 fingers? Ours only had 2. Thanks for the help. ------------------ 2000 GT - Steeda Triax, Steeda Pulleys, Cut silencer + K&N + 4in PVC pipe, BBK Springs, 17x9 Steeda Ultralites w/Potenza RE730s, Amsoil 5W-20, FRPP Aluminum DS, Steeda Aluminum UCA/LCA - 8.743 @ 80.197 2.038 60'