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June 3rd, 2020, 05:20 AM

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330 Olds clicking noise

Dear all, does anyone know what kind of clicking noise that is?
- camshaft bearing
- crankshaft bearing
- valve
- exhaust

hope not a bearing :-(

thanks a lot guys

June 3rd, 2020, 05:23 AM

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Can’t upload the video.....will try ASAP

June 3rd, 2020, 05:27 AM

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here it is! In real life you can hear it better!
it’s only on the driver side.

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June 3rd, 2020, 05:34 AM

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Have you checked your exhaust for any leaks?

June 3rd, 2020, 05:51 AM

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It's not easy to hear it. It might be something in the valve train. You could try to locate it with a mechanic's stethoscope.

June 4th, 2020, 05:56 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by indy500

Have you checked your exhaust for any leaks?

exhaust is not leaking

June 4th, 2020, 05:57 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ozzie

It's not easy to hear it. It might be something in the valve train. You could try to locate it with a mechanic's stethoscope.

i know, difficult to record that sound. Will try to get a stethoscope

June 4th, 2020, 06:00 AM

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Checked the valve train, nothing broken, no cracks. Checked the head bolts and the torque. All good. Will observe when I drive the next time....not a big deal, will drive a few hundred (2-3) miles each year anyway.

thank you