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KeyFlo_dsm

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Nov 15, 2020
Orange, California
I’m hearing a rattle between 1k - 3k rpm. Shop said it could be stock exhaust vibration, or lifters. Any better idea what it may be? Could this become an expensive problem?
I have a 1990 AWD 1G GSX fully stock, stock turbo engine.
I greatly appreciate any feedback!
 
Any problem becomes expensive if not addressed or improperly diagnosed, and I speak from my own experience on this. Occasionally you catch a break and find a bolt just needed tightened.
Is it worse under load, winding up, coasting down, any time? When did you first notice, and was anything done to the car just prior? (Oil change, visit the drag strip, jump a curb?). I’m also a stock 90 gsx owner. You’ve come to the right place for help; this forum rules!
 
Jump to the 16:50 mark to see what I imagine may be going on with your engine also.........But I hope not.
I am a stock 1990 GSX owner also! :thumb:
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Loved watching that video, btw. I'll send it to my muscle car friend who's all into big block V-8 (well, yeah, their cool too). I think the valve train in the 4G is just ingenious. Such low moving mass compared to a cam in block V-8. I hope KeyFlo_dsm isn't having that bearing failure in his car. What typically causes that, I wonder. The fact that it's only noticed in a certain rpm range isn't what I'd expect from a bad rod bearing, just based on the mechanics of it. If it happens even when the car is not moving, rev it with the hood up and listen to where the sound is. That should give a clue.
 
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