1998 Buick Lesabre Clicking

Tiny
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  • 1998 BUICK LESABRE
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 90,000 MILES
My Buick is making a loud clicking noise while idleing, not while in gear though. The oil level is not low. Any suggestions?
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 AT 8:48 AM

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Tiny
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Where is noise comming from? Engine trans? Does it go along with engine speed? Have you raised hood and listened? Let me know
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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 AT 9:27 AM
Tiny
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It seems like its coming from right around the serpentine belt. It does accelerate with the engine speed but it's a much quieter clicking while in gear. I would drive test it but I don't want to seize it up if it may be oil related. Any input is greatly appreciated, thanks.
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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 AT 9:40 AM
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Maybe belt noise spray water on belt see if noise changes or goes away. If so may need new belt
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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 AT 9:49 AM
Tiny
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No it's too loud for that, I just changed the belt 6 months ago. I smell oil on the block too, if that means anything.
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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 AT 10:02 AM
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What about timming chain and gears? Does clicking get less with slight increase in RPMS?
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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 AT 10:11 AM
Tiny
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No it gets worse
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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 AT 10:14 AM
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With out being there to hear it we could go on like this for days. Need to get to a technician for diagnosis
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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 AT 10:25 AM
Tiny
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Yeah thats what I was thinking. Thanks for the help anyway.
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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 AT 10:58 AM
Tiny
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Merry Christmas
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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 AT 12:29 PM
Tiny
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Check your harmonic balancer or belt tensioner pulley
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 AT 9:02 PM

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