- Joined
- Jul 11, 2010
- Messages
- 90
- Reaction score
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- Points
- 6
- Location
- Mission Viejo, California
- Vehicle Year
- 1997
- Make / Model
- Mazda B4000SE
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Engine Size
- 4.0L V6
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- Tire Size
- 15"
- My credo
- If it ain't broke, break it so you have to fix it.
I've got a '97 4.0L V6 Xtra Cab 2x4 Mazda B4000SE (same as a Ranger XLT). It's only got 98k miles, yeah I hardly drive it.
I've got a "sudden onset" (like a heart attack) rattling noise, sounds more like the connecting rod rattle in a 57 Chevy I had in High School. I heard the faintest of this sound starting maybe a month ago (less than 40 miles ago - said I don't drive it much). Oil is clean and full, I run 10W-30. The AC compressor went out last year, seized after a leak when the original hoses deteriorated enough to let the system go dry without any warning.
I'm not seeing any coolent leaks in the driveway, I'm thinking water pump? It's original on this engine. I've listened to the noise from both the left and right sides and it sounds like it's coming from the front of the motor, though I can't tell if it's internal or not.
Anyone recognize these symptoms??
One more thing, this winter (here in So Cal near the coast) when it's wet wet air or raining, the engine just does not want to start. Dry air, no problem, starts immediately.
Appreciate Pro or Home Mechanics thoughts both. Thanks.
I just turned 70, I thought this Jap branded Ranger would outlast me, now I'm wondering!
I've got a "sudden onset" (like a heart attack) rattling noise, sounds more like the connecting rod rattle in a 57 Chevy I had in High School. I heard the faintest of this sound starting maybe a month ago (less than 40 miles ago - said I don't drive it much). Oil is clean and full, I run 10W-30. The AC compressor went out last year, seized after a leak when the original hoses deteriorated enough to let the system go dry without any warning.
I'm not seeing any coolent leaks in the driveway, I'm thinking water pump? It's original on this engine. I've listened to the noise from both the left and right sides and it sounds like it's coming from the front of the motor, though I can't tell if it's internal or not.
Anyone recognize these symptoms??
One more thing, this winter (here in So Cal near the coast) when it's wet wet air or raining, the engine just does not want to start. Dry air, no problem, starts immediately.
Appreciate Pro or Home Mechanics thoughts both. Thanks.
I just turned 70, I thought this Jap branded Ranger would outlast me, now I'm wondering!