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  1. PreppyRockrChick

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    #1 PreppyRockrChick, Sep 14, 2019
    I have a 1978 carbed 308 GTS. It has been running great! No problems starting, it has plenty of oil. When I drive it, a mystery noise has started when I hit around 3500 RPM. I'm doubting it's a rod as I have checked out some youtube videos and the sound is different. It's almost like MAYBE a fan could be hitting something when the revs get that high? I'm afraid to go faster to see if it goes away or gets worse. And if the revs go higher, the pitch of the vibration goes higher as well. Anyone ever have this one?
     
  2. Brian Harper

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    #2 Brian Harper, Sep 14, 2019
    Consistent or more inconsistent/random in nature?

    I had a light knocking noise that was sort of random that turned out to be a ruined lower cam drive bearing. Didn't sound like a fan blade though.
     
  3. BigTex

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    #3 BigTex, Sep 14, 2019
    Check the A/C compressor lines.....they can get against the body, and transmit engine vibrations that would be speed sensitive, like that.

    Otherwise I would suggest a stethoscope and start looking at engine bearings, as posted above mine.
    Hope it's the A/c lines, put some foam blocks in there will fix that!
     
  4. ClydeM

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    #4 ClydeM, Sep 14, 2019
    Perhaps the A/C belt? That will generate a tapping. A plug extender shorting would tap as well. I'd expect you to hear it at idle, but probably not under load.
     
  5. yelcab

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    #5 yelcab, Sep 15, 2019
    Ms. Julie, where is your location? Perhaps you can take it to a local Ferrari mechanic, or a Ferrari DIYer can offer their opinion upon listening to the noise. Location is important in the level of Ferrari support you can find.
     
  6. Lawrence Coppari

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    #6 Lawrence Coppari, Sep 15, 2019
    Check to see of the ram air inlet is vibrating, evidently getting excited by engine vibration. My 328 did that. It occurred at a little over 3K rpms. Above and below that engine speed, the resonance went away.
     
  7. PreppyRockrChick

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    #7 PreppyRockrChick, Sep 19, 2019
    So, upon further investigation......It is a vibration that happens at around 3500RPM, then goes away. Def something rubbing on something. I'm going to check the A/C stuff as we were charging it before the noise started. Thanks all! Now, I get to change out the oil pressure sender again. Always an adventure
     
  8. Martin308GTB

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    #8 Martin308GTB, Sep 22, 2019
    If it's a A/C hose you will hear the noise from coming the right rear. Been there. It took almost 5 years till I found the issue and it almost drove me nuts. The cause was a hack job A/C recharge, where they retightened the fittings on the compressor and altered the angle of the fittings.

    Best from Germany
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  9. Skippr1999

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    #9 Skippr1999, Sep 22, 2019
    I’m dealing with this now for the second time due to A/C updates. Both times it was the air box hitting either the compressor or the frame. When upgrading the A/C, there is very little clearance in that area. Both times has meant modifying the air box fit.
    Have a friend ride with you and have them hang out the passenger window and place their hand into the air intake to feel for vibrations. This should narrow things down quickly.

    Mine is a 328 though.
     
  10. Dane

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    #10 Dane, Sep 22, 2019
    Side note. This is why this forum rocks. Person has an issue, and so many people are willing to help. Hoping the best for you and your 308, Julie.
     
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    #11 Saabguy, Sep 23, 2019
    ... and no one even mentioned belt change intervals. Great forum! ;-)

    Lester


     

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