So I'm a fucking idiot. I bought an old Mitsubishi FTO as a paddock basher because why the fuck not.
When I picked the car up today I noticed a few things that I didn't notice before. For one there's a slight scraping sound when the car is in gear. Happens in all gears regardless of speed and goes away as soon as I step on the clutch. It's not that loud but it's noticeable. What do you think this is? How hard will it be to repair? I'm pretty sure it's also got some slight engine knock. How retarded am I? Also Jap junker general I guess.
>>14845389
Try changing the transmission fluid on that?
What makes you think it's knocking? Is it showing some codes?
>>14845427
That's a good idea, thanks I'll do that. As for the engine knock, I can just hear a slight consistent knocking sound when it's running and it changes with the revs.
>>14845442
There may a be a knock issue then but also it may be misfiring, see if changing spark plugs fixes that. While you're at it change your air filter and make no air is leaking out too (you could probably hear a hissing sound if it does).
>>14845389
Because they're fucking shit in every way measurable
>>14845389
>>14845462
>buy an old car in shit condition
>wonder why it's shit
>>14845454
Yeah I was planning on checking the spark plugs because I think it's burning a bit of oil, there's a tiny bit of smoke when you rev it hard. I'll keep an ear out for the air leak for sure.
>>14845462
Yeah, but it was really cheap.
>>14845477
Who said there was any surprise? Just asking for some advice.
>>14845389
It's not knock it's lifter tick all Mitsubishi have it, it's normal. Just use thinner oil if it bugs you.
As for the scraping noise who the fuck knows.
>>14845570
Oh that's comforting. I was going to say it doesn't really sound like the usual engine knock. Kinda like a loud tick as opposed to a knock.
>>14845389
I love the old FTO, what a great choice you made buying it. Much respect.
Hope it works out for you.
>>14845684
Cheers man, I'm sure it will. I figure that if anything seriously needs to be repaired the parts shouldn't cost too much and I've got a mate with a proper garage and a bit more know how than me so we're going to try and fix any faults ourselves.
