"Jeremy13" <none@000.com> wrote in message
news:984642_c4cc65d5619491400c18b7bb028c34a3@autob oardz.com...
> I've had my Sonata now for 2 months and after about a month there
> began to be an loud chipping or clacking from the front. I took it
> back to the dealer to get it checked out. They said it was the
> alternator. I replaced the alternator. Still made the noise.
> I again took it back to the dealer. Next they tell me its the belt
> tensioner and pulley. They replaced those items as well, and it still
> makes the noise. The noise is random, but usually starts in the
> morning, but it could go on for the whole drive or stop within
> minutes. The noise has no rhythm, and could be a little loud or very
> loud.
>
> I swear its the air conditioner compressor, which they replaced before
> I purchased the vehicle because it had a shot bearing. However they
> say it is not. I just think they dont want to replace it again. So
> far this car has cost me $600 in repairs over the last month. Does
> anybody know what this noise could be. The car runs fine otherwise.

year of car??? does it make the noise at a stand still or only when under
power?
does it increase with speed or rpm?....not much to go on.