Re: IML: 65 Crown....

[David Whitney <david.whitney@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

If it does not get any louder, it's likely an exhaust leak.  If you move
away from the engine toward the rear of the car so there's not so much
noise, listen for a pfft pfft pfft pfft in time with the tick tick tick
tick.  This sound will not get louder as the RPMs increase.  That's why
it's so noticeable at idle.  When you first start the car and the choke is
on, you should not be able to hear this as well.  When the car is warmed up
and at low idle it seems louder because there's less engine noise.  Also
warmed up and at low idle, you may be able to smell exhaust fumes in the
engine compartment.

Since your mechanic just did a major tuneup, you may want to extend
yourself a little more and have the exhaust inspected and maybe some
parts/gaskets replaced.  It's a quality of life issue with a great deal of
impact on the way your car performs, looks and sounds.  In other words, the
reasons we drive Imperials.

Happy motoring,

David



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