Hello I am new here just got a few questions. I have a 97 GTP that has a weird rattling noise at idle by the water pump. I have narrowed it to three things.
-timing chain/tensioner
-waterpump itself
-harmonic balancer
Now what this rattle sounds like a dying s/c, but with the s/c off the belt, it still makes the noise. Its not crazy loud like a rod or slipped bearing, but its not quiet like a knock, its in between. If I accelerate it by 200rpms past idle the noise stops all together. There is absolutely no change in performance or shakes or mpg loss. From what I see the engine is fine. Just want to have a quick debunking with you guys before i rip apart the engine, and maybe pull it.
Will post vid soon.