BUILD THREAD Project Olds Cool (Recognition!!)

[Rktpwrd]

So it sounds like, if you just would have sent that thing on a suicide burnout mission, it would have self clearanced and STFU. Glad to hear you're out of the woods, now go rip on it for us!

Probably, but I’d really rather not gamble with bottom end noises. It’s always easier to suggest “just sending it” when it’s not on your dime.
Regardless, I’m happy to have found the cause and eliminated it. Thanks for your suggestions throughout this, they’ve all been appreciated.

 

[Northernregal]

Juggernaut time?

 

[old80cs]

Good for you, Donovan, glad it was an easy fix and not a major tear down. It’s been a long winter and it sure would have been a shame to have the car laid up with summer drive time right around the corner. 👍🥃

 

[69hurstolds]

Sorry if I missed it, but did pull it off during the trouble-shooting/mini-teardown? If the sound suddenly appeared after putting it back together, then I would vote cover misalignment because the cover can move a little before tightening down the bolts. I mean, if it was on there and not making the sound before....or a lesser sound, then it's possible.

But let's go back to post 3,852 in this thread...

I know it may be a longshot, but whenever you start back on this, and if you can't locate it immediately, pop that cover and pull those torque converter bolts out. Eliminate the transmission entirely and see what happens. Another reach for straws here.

...or #3,919...

Told you that you should have disconnected the torque converter from the flywheel. 🙂

...or way back to 3,838 and 3,839...

Pull the flex plate cover to start, I have had many strange sounds from there. Almost sounds like belt slippage but farther away.

That's definitely a strange noise. Sounds like something scraping/scuffing. Doesn't sound like a rod knock. [EDITED OUT CONTENT]

At this point I would agree with @olds307 and 403 suggestion of popping the converter inspection cover.

I'm going to steal some credit where credit ain't due. 🤪😷🤪😷

But actually, olds307 and 403 was first to the table with that and spot on. We just didn't know it at the time.

Regardless, it's good to be back on the road with no noise and a NEWLY REBUILT ALTERNATOR!!

 

[olds307 and 403]

What do I win?😁 These aftermarket torque converter covers fit very tight for some reason. Mine big time rubbed. One way or another on too many builds, torque converter covers have caused some sort of odd noise. So I now know right away that is one of the first things to check.

 

[Tony1968]

Glad you figured it out and no damage done.
And pit bulls aren't stubborn
😆

 

[motorheadmike]

SSorry if I missed it, but did pull it off during the trouble-shooting/mini-teardown? If the sound suddenly appeared after putting it back together, then I would vote cover misalignment because the cover can move a little before tightening down the bolts. I mean, if it was on there and not making the sound before....or a lesser sound, then it's possible.

But let's go back to post 3,852 in this thread...


...or #3,919...



...or way back to 3,838 and 3,839...





I'm going to steal some credit where credit ain't due. 🤪😷🤪😷

But actually, olds307 and 403 was first to the table with that and spot on. We just didn't know it at the time.

Regardless, it's good to be back on the road with no noise and a NEWLY REBUILT ALTERNATOR!!

 

[84dragcutlass]

Donovan,

Glad the engine noise wasn't something more serious. I just got caught up with the thread and was really worried it was gonna be major downtime for the car.

 

[Texas82GP]

Awesome news!

 

[69hurstolds]

Send it, Mother F....r!!!!!!!! Hell yeah!

Go out there and leave your mark on the world! (or pavement)