bradyjames
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Hello,
I'll start off with how much of a resource this site has been to me in the maintenance of my own vehicle. Thanks for all the contributions that have given me much insight. I read a lot, but haven't made too many posts.
I drive a 2005 Tahoe z71 with a 5.3l that has about 170k miles. I purchased the truck a year ago and had it inspected by a third party mechanic and purchased the one owner vehicle after it checked out. Also, the transmission is strong.
On Sat Feb, 1 at 7am in the morning, about 50 degrees outside, when I started my engine I could hear a loud knock or rattling sound. I immediately turned the motor off and let it sit until this morning, Mon Feb, 3 when I drove it on the flatbed tow truck. This morning it was about 45 degrees outside, and the knock/rattle didn't sound near as bad as it did on Saturday.
According to the forum, the knock/rattle could be a rod, a stuck valve, loose heat shield. Any more ideas on what this knock or rattle could be?
Also, as of lately, I've been noticing a slow coolant leak. The truck has never over heated on me, but one bit of maintenance I did when I first purchased the truck was replace the water pump, thermostat, and radiator. Where could my coolant be going?
Looking forward to any responses that could shed light on what's going on with the truck. Also, what questions should I be asking my mechanic?
Thank you,
Brady James
I'll start off with how much of a resource this site has been to me in the maintenance of my own vehicle. Thanks for all the contributions that have given me much insight. I read a lot, but haven't made too many posts.
I drive a 2005 Tahoe z71 with a 5.3l that has about 170k miles. I purchased the truck a year ago and had it inspected by a third party mechanic and purchased the one owner vehicle after it checked out. Also, the transmission is strong.
On Sat Feb, 1 at 7am in the morning, about 50 degrees outside, when I started my engine I could hear a loud knock or rattling sound. I immediately turned the motor off and let it sit until this morning, Mon Feb, 3 when I drove it on the flatbed tow truck. This morning it was about 45 degrees outside, and the knock/rattle didn't sound near as bad as it did on Saturday.
According to the forum, the knock/rattle could be a rod, a stuck valve, loose heat shield. Any more ideas on what this knock or rattle could be?
Also, as of lately, I've been noticing a slow coolant leak. The truck has never over heated on me, but one bit of maintenance I did when I first purchased the truck was replace the water pump, thermostat, and radiator. Where could my coolant be going?
Looking forward to any responses that could shed light on what's going on with the truck. Also, what questions should I be asking my mechanic?
Thank you,
Brady James