Thread: 97 GT strange grinding noise from drivers side firewall 2 seconds after starting

97 GT strange grinding noise from drivers side firewall 2 seconds after starting, then it stops sounds like when antilock brakes kick in when sliding.

so what is the answer to this? im having the same issues

Probably the EBCM doing a check on the ABS system. Sounds normal to me from what I've heard about the 97's.

here is what my GF sent me yesterday about the car

I went out started it again it stayed on but sounds rickety in the engine kinda like something is clanking more high pitch than a knocking sound, I could smell some gas but not sure if it blew from the exhaust area. There is also a high pitch buzzing sound toward the rear of the car. I looked under didn’t see anything red. Shut it off, waited a few seconds started again it stayed on but still sounded crappy. I gassed it a bit the boost didn’t light up at all. I’m not going to mess with it anymore tonight.

The high pitched buzzing sound is likely your fuel pump. Normal. Might need a fuel filter change if it's struggling to push fuel. That can make them louder than normal.

Not sure about the tapping. Could be a number of things. Best to get a vid and post it here so we can hear it.

If you haven't already, start your own thread in the 3.8 S/C section for more help. We don't want to clutter up this thread with unrelated tech.

thanks ill post there

i got nothing on that end...
i did replace the coupler, no crackling/rattle/grind. however it did want to die until i hit the throttle cable from under the hood. im thinking a throttle pos sens or a fuel filter? thoughts?