Very Strange Noise.. HELP!

[markdoddridge]

Originally Posted by [__--MUD--__]

well this just jogged my memory.... There is a crappy shield between the cat and the floor pan. It can rattle making an odd noise. The fix is a big ass band clamp if I remember correctly.

Seriously, use that broom handle and you will find where the noise is coming from.

Those plugs are good for 100,000 Miles. I sure as **** wouldn't pay someone $700 to swap plugs and wires. There isn't even a distributor on these motors. Individual coils are right over each cylinder.

I just called the dealership to get my truck back so i can get a second opinion. They are saying its not driveable.... im worried if i put my foot down the mechanic will screw it up on purpose to prove me wrong..

I tried the broom method but i dont really know enough about engines to know what im doing, and i couldnt locate where the sound was coming from. I want to try it again before i shell out the money but i dont want the mechanic to break my engine to prove me wrong

[cecil-1]

So a plugged cat, dirty fuel lines and bad plug wires make it not driveable? Thats crazy. Ya drove it in right? I think ya might want to go get it from em as soon as possible. Dont call... Just show up and tell em ya want it back. and try to keep an eye on it so they dont F*** with it.

[markdoddridge]

Originally Posted by cecil-1

So a plugged cat, dirty fuel lines and bad plug wires make it not driveable? Thats crazy. Ya drove it in right? I think ya might want to go get it from em as soon as possible. Dont call... Just show up and tell em ya want it back. and try to keep an eye on it so they dont F*** with it.

Thats the plan, ill report back after lunch

[markdoddridge]

Ok, i got my car back. I ambushed them on my lunch break and just showed up asking for my car back. She said she couldnt release it, its a safety issue. I demanded they return my property to me, she said they could give me a ride home, when i still wouldnt budge she offered to get me a rental car for the day (i had told her i needed the car for the night).

After a bit more arguing i got my car back. I found a shop through a friend and im taking it there tonight.

I dont think the dealership screwed up my car, it sounds the same as when i dropped it off.