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Loud rattling noise.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by HighDesertDriver, Nov 8, 2020.

  1. Nov 8, 2020 at 1:08 PM
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    HighDesertDriver

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  2. Nov 8, 2020 at 1:24 PM
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    A bit of google research suggests a cracked fly wheel.
     
  3. Nov 8, 2020 at 1:36 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Is the belt running smoothly or jumping around? It may be the tensioner pulley or idler pulleys are toast
     
  4. Nov 8, 2020 at 1:49 PM
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    HighDesertDriver

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    Belt appears to be running smoothly.

    Idler pulleys were replaced 50,000 miles ago. (That was an entirely different wheezing noise that our former mechanic dismissed multiple times as nothing to worry about. Abour 50 miles north of Kayenta, AZ, in 98 degree heat with a violin and a cello in the truck, it became something to worry about.)
     
  5. Nov 8, 2020 at 1:50 PM
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    We're at 215,000 miles
     
  6. Nov 9, 2020 at 12:50 PM
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    rjtoc2 Burglar of Turds

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    Drive it. Call tow truck once it breaks down, you'll save miles/cost of towing.
     
  8. Nov 9, 2020 at 1:52 PM
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    Turned out to be the compressor clutch. Rattle and knocking gone. As well as a chunk of cash.
     
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