Just Bought an 03- What sounds are these?

gillham · Post by **gillham** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 12:30 pm

Hi all, This is my first post. I just bought an 03 baseline Vibe with 64k on it. I test drove it and had it checked out and everything seemed fine. However! The day after I bought it I left for a trip and came back 4 days later.The first drive was terrible. A gargling sound came from the engine when I put it in reverse and then continued as I drove around 20-30 around the block. Since then I've noticed the sound returns after it has been sitting overnight.Once the car has "warmed up" (shouldn't really be needed here in Texas), it drives really smooth.Any ideas on what this could be?Oil is good, but I'm 200 miles away from a change. Trans fluid is good.Thanks,Matt

moongdss · Post by **moongdss** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:58 am

Welcome to Genvibe! I haven't a clue what the sound could be, but the good folks here will have plenty of suggestions for ya soon.

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 11:04 am

welcome!hmmm you should start the car put it in reverse and when you hear that sound, put it in park and leave it running, pop the hood and then poke around in the engine compartment to try to figure out what part is causing that. could be coolant that is low.....

Digger · Post by **Digger** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 11:11 am

How many miles are on it. It could be the front brake pads

Digger · Post by **Digger** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 11:16 am

see tjhis thread http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=28460

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 11:36 am

Welcome!! To Our Vibedom!!I will be moving to Austin in August!I you get the sound issues solved soon. Yeah Coolant level check also check the A/C drain tube for blockages

ToolGuy · Post by **ToolGuy** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 2:24 am

Yeah what Digger posted, check your belt!

coldmm803 · Post by **coldmm803** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 4:35 am

welcome to the board

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 7:56 am

Welcome to genvibe. I'm not sure what that sound could be.

johnnymac · Post by **johnnymac** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:31 pm

The sound could be a bad belt tensioner. The sound comes and goes at different speeds and thus rpms. Just a thought.

melders · Post by **melders** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:50 pm

welcome to the site!

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:25 pm

Hi and welcome!Gurgling sound, like WATER gurgling? If so, check your coolant, you could be low. My Subaru does this all the time, but i know what that problem is.... Do you get a "water" wooshing sound when you rev the engine in park?

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