Strange noise from car engine

• hotxyz2002

  6 Jun 05, 11:53

  Recently , I have been hearing a strange noise coming from the engine (as though air is being sucked) whenever I start my engine. I have changed my engine head gasket just a few months ago and had no problems until this new problem arise. My car is an old car.
  
  Any advise from the experienced car forum readers here on the source of the noise and whether it poses a threat to my safety?
  
  Thanks in advance to all.
• jonathan_n80

  6 Jun 05, 11:57

  check ur air filter.. anyway did u recently change to an open pod filter?
• hotxyz2002

  6 Jun 05, 12:13

  Check the air filter(where is it located)?
  
  Can I carry it out myself or must it be done by a mechanic?
  
  
• tailslide

  6 Jun 05, 15:29

  Originally posted by hotxyz2002:

  Recently , I have been hearing a strange noise coming from the engine (as though air is being sucked) whenever I start my engine. I have changed my engine head gasket just a few months ago and had no problems until this new problem arise. My car is an old car.
  
  Any advise from the experienced car forum readers here on the source of the noise and whether it poses a threat to my safety?
  
  Thanks in advance to all.

  err, engine can start without hicccups, rite? engine sucks air when its running, rite? got air sucking sound also logical, rite? no worries as far as the signs tell. IMO, if ur engine not sucking air, then u got a real problem
  
  the other thing u may wanna check is for leaks in ur vacuum pipes, air box and funnel. any breakages in these places will usually result in a louder induction note. can check on ur own if u have some idea of ur engine layout. but if u are a complete idiot to ur own car, then probably gotta pay someone to do it for u...........