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- Wed Apr 08, 2015 2:26 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: 87 Octane Fluttering Engine Sound
- Replies: 6
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Re: 87 Octane Fluttering Engine Sound
So just wanted to give an update to everyone. I took my car to my mechanic and we used a stethoscope and found the problem. It was actually a bad alternator and one of the bearings was messed up. Since the bearing was slightly damaged it was vibrating and making noise at higher rpms. Just wanted to ...
- Fri Apr 03, 2015 9:56 am
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: 87 Octane Fluttering Engine Sound
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4197
Re: 87 Octane Fluttering Engine Sound
Ok so I put in 91 octane gas and the "fluttering" sound was still there at 3k and onwards. I then did some research and thought it was the click of death and my pulley was not working correctly. I did the 12v power to the VVY solenoid test and it didnt make the sound go away. I revved at 3...
- Wed Apr 01, 2015 1:31 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: 87 Octane Fluttering Engine Sound
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4197
Re: 87 Octane Fluttering Engine Sound
Is this the first tank of gas on the swap? Have you drove it hard with the low octane? (If so stop until you get the right octane in the tank.) I would just put around like a grandma until the tank is near empty (or drain/refill if you're really paranoid). Octane boosters rarely do anything unfortu...
- Wed Apr 01, 2015 11:01 am
- Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
- Topic: 87 Octane Fluttering Engine Sound
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4197
87 Octane Fluttering Engine Sound
So I recently swapped in a 20V blacktop and put in the 87 octane fuel instead of 91 on accident. I am about a little over 1/2 through the tank now and I have started to hear a "fluttering" noise coming from the engine at 3k to 4k rpm. I have put in octane booster just for peace of mind but...
- Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:42 pm
- Forum: Wheels, Tires, Suspension
- Topic: FS: Original Toyota Snowflake Wheels - excellent condition
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6778
Re: FS: Original Toyota Snowflake Wheels - excellent conditi
Are these still available? I am located in the south bay. Let me know!
- Tue Apr 15, 2014 10:37 pm
- Forum: Shops, Manufacturers, and Retailers Only
- Topic: Redline Deals
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2508
Redline Deals
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