Hey folks,
Maybe you guys can give me your thoughts on the following: my 99 intrepid is making a weired knocking or tapping sound when the engine is warm and the car is in idle. The noise can also be heard for 1 or 2 more seconds after the ignition is turned off. It is easier to hear the noise when sitting in the car but once the engine is very warm it can also be heard from the outside.
When standing in front of the car the sound appears to be more prominent on the right hand side of the engine compartment. When the car reaches around 1700 rpm the noise can no longer be heard (btw, the speed of the noise increases once I put my foot on the accelerator).
Also, when I put the car from drive into neutral, the sound is not as loud as when the car is in drive. Car is driving well and except for the noise there appear to be no problems.
Would appreciate your thoughts on this. Thanks in advance.
J.