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1994 Mazda Bravo Engine noise

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FRANK LOWE
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  • 1994 MAZDA BRAVO
  • 2.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 270,000 MILES
Engine is making a pinging/rattling sound almost constantly. Had new head gasket & valve job at 200000. Runs fine, no loss of power, doesn't overheat. Does use oil. Has always been heavy on fuel, only getting 300k's to a (standard sized) tank.
Monday, December 2nd, 2013 AT 6:05 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Does the engine make this noise at an idle or only under a load?
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Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013 AT 5:33 AM
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FRANK LOWE
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Basically only under load
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Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 AT 1:42 AM
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For me to say what the cause is would be a guess. I have to be honest, you need someone with a trained ear to listen to the vehicle to see if it is a bearing, lifter, or some other component making noise.
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Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 AT 5:47 AM

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