My GF recently purchased a ''98 Amigo, 4 cylinder, manual trans. At very random times it makes this horrible grinding sound...coming from the rear passenger side. It will not do this while sitting still so I am unable to pinpoint the sound.


There is also a wierd squeaking sound coming from the engine on the driver''s side. It will make this sound while sitting still, but is also very difficult to pin point.


Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

jack the vehicle up and turn the wheels maybe you can locate the noise in the rear that way. The water pump and timing belt are located on the front check those items for the engine noise.

 

The noise in front seems to stop once the vehicle is warmed up...the coolant is VERY low, so that is my next step. Have not had time to jack the vehicle up. This is not a 4x4 btw.