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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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theres a small rubbing noise of some sort coming from up front. it sounds like a loose ring spinning on a pole. it hasn't affected the engine at all, still drives smooth, it just started like 2 hours ago. I NEED HELP GUYS!
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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what were you doing when it started to happen, do you have any more details?
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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Have you checked the harmonic balancer. They are two part pulley and are press fitted with a rubber sleeve in between and they do seperate and can mimic several different sounds. Worth a look.
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