car suddenly started making loud rattleing noise from engine

1992 INFINITI G20
200,000 MILES
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LINDSAYTHOMPSON
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suddenly started making noise unfder hood when accelerating or when stopped. checked and added water but car still makes noise. just bought car 2 days ago
Sep 14, 2012 at 12:23 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Can't see or hear it over a computer. Have a mechanic listen to it. Could be as simple as a loose or broken harmonic balancer or as serious as internal engine damage.
Sep 14, 2012 at 12:50 PM
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