[ds968]

I think it was Jeremy on Top Gear who said  “ diagnosing noises being explained over the internet is like getting a haircut over the phone “ , suggesting that without taking the car to a mechanic, is just a wild goose chase..      Of course, on the opposite end of the spectrum there is this scenario ....

 

   

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[Velocity]

haha..   This is why I usually post a link to a video when I have "a noise requiring diagnosis".   It's actually worked pretty well so far!  :-)

 

Regarding the cartoon - I once purchased a car that had an odd "clunk" coming from the back of the car when accelerating or braking.  Previous owner said he'd had a mechanic look it over and they couldn't find the source, but suspected a suspension issue (caps over rear struts, or similar) and proposed hundreds of dollars to tear into suspension to troubleshoot.    Owner declined and I purchased the car knowing I might have some work to do with it.     Dug into it right after I got home and in 30 minutes found a loose golf ball rolling around in the truck under the carpet.   sigh....

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[ds968]

Indeed, sound clips usually help so definitely worth posting those , otherwise what anyone means by a clonk or squeak or a rattle is up to the reader’s interpretation..and a barrage of guesswork .. 

And for every rolling golf ball there are probably a dozen similar culprits .   One day I heard a pronounced rubbing, screeching sound when taking off from a stop sign or light and once again when coming to a stop ( in my Mercedes ) .  It did not sound as if it was coming from the brakes or suspension so had no idea what to make of it .  Thought maybe something broke loose in the sunroof track , or inside the door panel , etc.  Turns out it was the hangers with the dry cleaning clothes I had just picked up which I put on the rear upper  hand holding brace ( no idea what those things are called ) because the coat hook is too small to out several hangers on it .  That thing is about 8” long so the damn things were sliding back and forth making noise .   

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[Roboman]

I HATE things sliding around or vibrating as I drive! My wife just throws shopping in the boot/trunk (not of my 968 I add) so then I stop and rearrange before all the milk turns into butter... grumble grumble .....

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[Rap]

I often wondered what the sound would be like by placing some marbles in a gas tank.

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[Roboman]

Rap that is such a bizarre thought I really think you should go ahead and do it. The glass won't degrade, and decent sized marbles won't get sucked into the fuel line. So I can't think of a good reason why not. Don't forget to record the effect


Another idea .... It could be backup for your fuel gauge..... if the gauge stops working then the marble rattling around will tell you when you're empty!

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[ds968]

I often wondered what the sound would be like by placing some marbles in a gas tank.

 

“ OFTEN “ wondered about something like that ?!     I think you may need some kind of intervention .. 

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[Waylander]

Just cleaned the rust out of my Honda fuel tank, shaking a fuel tank with 500 10mm nuts in to loosen the rust requires ear defenders!

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[Rolls912]

A tip that’s somewhat related. If you are trying to find noises and rattles use some garden hose held up to your ear. Seriously. I used it after a full restoration and It’s remarkable how well it works. 

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