When I first turn the car on and it idles, the engine is very loud - loud enough to interfere with conversations. As soon as I put the car in drive, the noise disappears. The noise seems to be worst after the car has been standing for a couple of days.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
Leonard Grayver
If it is an exhaust noise, it could be that when cold, there is a hole, and as it warms up, the heat closes up the hole?
Plus, if the noise is the exhaust banging under the car, when you put it into drive, it applies a rotational force to the engine/trans. Does the noise stop? This could be the result of a damaged engine/transmission mounting?
A bit hard to diagnose without hearing it.
Bruce. >:D
You sure its not something like the alternator belt slipping at first?
Warmed up there is no noise in park?
Exhaust was a thought if its fine warmed up. IF its still there warmed up then I was thinking maybe a cracked flexplate.
I checked and the alternator belt is loose. I'll replace it and see if it solves the problem!
Thanks for the advice!
Leonard Grayver