# 1998 Buick Regal Supercharger

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-buick-regal-supercharger/79781>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** regal, buick\
**Created:** [June 6, 2013, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-buick-regal-supercharger/79781 "2013-06-06T20:24:50Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Nick\_Uram](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ecae2f/32.png) [@Nick\_Uram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick_Uram)\
**Post date:** [June 6, 2013, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-buick-regal-supercharger/79781/1 "2013-06-06T20:24:50Z")

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I now have an annoying “clatter” sound coming from my supercharger cone housing ONLY when the car is in gear and at idle (ie: stop light,etc.)  
Had a new serpentine belt replaced 6 months ago with new water pump.  
114K miles, great condition otherwise. Is a BIG expense in my future?  
Thanks.

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**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\
**Post date:** [June 6, 2013, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-buick-regal-supercharger/79781/2 "2013-06-06T20:55:02Z")

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The coupler has probably gone bad and it’s not that major a repair; as least in my opinion. The nose cone has to come off and this would be a good time to consider replacing the nose seal and to add oil. Many coupler repair kits come with a new seal and oil.