buying an acura 1.6 el '98

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by vcciubot, May 15, 2007.

  1. vcciubot

    vcciubot Guest

    Hi all,

    My friend is about to buy an Acura 1.6 el, manual transmission, with
    about 190,000km on it, year '98. The car feels and drives great.

    However, it has a 'revving' sound when in first or second gear. The
    best I can describe it is as the sound produced by a bike tire when
    touching the bent fender.

    The current owner said it's always been like that. We are not
    experienced mechanics so we don't know whether its the gearbox or the
    muffler etc. The sound is not present when reversing the car.

    Any suggestions or ideas are greatly appreciated.

    thanks,
    vlad
     
    vcciubot, May 15, 2007
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  2. vcciubot

    jim beam Guest

    get the timing belt inspected and/or changed /immediately/. they tend
    to make noise like that if over-tensioned or fraying prior to failure.
    very expensive. pay a price that allows for belt change and you should
    be ok.
     
    jim beam, May 15, 2007
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