Wierd Noise Options

[xelan]

So I have noise coming from my engine bay or the surrounding areas when I accelerate. I know my clutch is probably going since reverse and 1st are sometimes tough to get into. But when I accelerate, sometimes there is a noise kind of like two cans rattling together or a thin metal baseball card against spokes. It happens more when I have been driving for a bit, and also seems to happen more at lower speeds.

I also seem to be burning a little more oil than before, but not to any extent that I am concerned with it yet. I tried searching for this problem but could not think of any more rattling adjectives or such to try. If I can helpwith any more information, I'll try. Also if this has been posted before a link would be helpul. Hope it goes in this one and not suspension, nut it could also be something in my suspension.

Thanks

[jason]

xelan, given your sitch... rattle + burning oil it could be some bad valve seals. aka they arent making a good seal, so the vlaves are rattling around, wld happen accelorating, or when your between on the gas & coasting but w/ the clutch still there, but your not decelorating. food for thought, if that is the case and depending on how many miles ya have a can of restore n maybe switching to heavier oil could be a quick n easy fix. hopefulyl its just something loose