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Bad rattle near front of motor. '94 Buick Park Avenue.

Hi,

No problem at all with the car last night. This morning when I started it, there was a slight clink, as though metal had tapped on concrete. From that point on, it rattled fairly loud. Not dramatic, but not soft. The sound evens out some while driving, and stopped entirely a few times but started back up, ie while in park but only one time and driving slowly out of a parking lot, again, one time. When turning the car off, the sound is a wobble just prior to dying. Oddly enough the sound seems to slow down as I accelerate, rather then speed up with the motor.

Something could be loose I suppose, but I'm thinking crankshaft. If it is the crankshaft, any possible estimate on how long it may last before it goes. That would be a wild guess, but perhaps someone has experience with it lasting awhile??? I know I shouldn't drive it, but with it being my only vehicle and work tonight, unfortunately a 100 mile commute...no show, no matter the reason, means no job :( I don't have much choice but to try.

If it is the crankshaft, any ides on a price for rebuilt/used? If it seizes, what might I be looking at price wise on a used motor?

Thanks in advance for any help!

Margot ;)

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