grinding/gurgling sound

[lincolnlsman]

i have this weird sound at idle and till i take off till about 1500 rpm then it goes away with a snap of a finger.Not trany to far up front im pretty sure its going to be timing chain and guides any one have any ideas

 

[mats01ls]

hey new here. i just picked up my ls about a week ago and have the same noise. was scared at first almost sounded like a rod but the sec i tap the gas... gone. i did the old screw driver ear trick and it sounds like the water pump bearing

 

[TDUB]

Had the same problem, I replaced the torque converter and it went away.

 

[mats01ls]

if this a timing chain problem where do i buy a timing kit?

 

[lincolnlsman]

5 star ford is the cheapest i have found 920.00

 

[sweetls]

Had the same problem torque converter

 

[Lucky_Ls]

With this torque converter problem is there a noticeable loss in power/acceleration?

 

[mats01ls]

i would replace the converter but it really sounds like its coming from the front of the motor. is that where the noise was coming from on yours guys?
cause if it needs a chain it gets a for sale sign. $920+my labor id rather pull the motor. anybody know if a 302 will fit in a ls?