Kahdmus

Getting a worrying noise at around 3200rpm's. Sounds like "dagadagadaga" after wife borrowed the car (don't say it!!!!!)

Performance apperars unaltered and noise goes away under or over this approx engine speed.

Should I fill-out remortgage forms or is it possibly something innocuous like a loose heat-shield or something?

Cheers,

--H

paveltchour

I had similar noise and it turned out to be the heatshield on the rear under-tray.

Remove the under-tray and check it, if it's lose then rip out the old rivets and put new ones in...

Rocket Rob

Check for any loose heat shields on or around the exhaust.

tbennett017

You may need to replace your 'dagadaga'.

Kahdmus

Almost home last night, a large noise began, which continued to get louder. then the power dropped. I was about 3/4 mile from my mechanic so decided to chance it and keep going, so I could drop it off.

Stopped at the traffic light, dashboard lit-up and car stalled. Smoke began pouring from engine. Upon trying to restart (I was on a freeway off-ramp) it sounded like rocks in a spin-dryer. Car had to be put on a flat-bed to make the last 1/2 mile. Doesn't look good....

Its only been the morning and I'm missing her already!

Porsche964FP

OUCH! Was the car turning over or not?

Kahdmus

Yes, with a 'thunk'...but not starting

Rocket Rob

A thunk? Eek! Fingers crossed for you, hoping its a simple (read not expensive) fix.

Porsche964FP

When's the diagnosis back???? Fingers crossed.

Kahdmus

Sat here wondering what time my mechanic will call (he is a very well respected guy and someone I trust completely)

Can't relax....just pacing around the house like I'm waiting on the birth of another child!

God, I hope its not a rebuild!!!

ja78911sc

My good friend had the same issue with his 3.6--minus the smoke. He spun a rod bearing. He shut it down before any major damage (case & cylinders) occurred.

Makmov

Oh-oh sounds serious.

That was my first guess: spun a rod bearing.

hawk911

Oh Howard... really hope it's better news than a rod bearing.

John Boggiano

We're all waiting for news along with you, Howard.

wellcraft290

now I know how a teenage girl feels waiting for the pregnancy test results...