So I've been getting the old beast running nicely, pretty much got things stopped from smoking and leaking, and now it starts regularly. And it looks fairly cool . . . from a distance. . . .

But it sounds like it's about to fall apart. Especially on the piece-o-crap, pothole-scarred roads we have here in downtown Seattle.

Where do you even begin when chasing down rattles, squeaks, etc.? Can anyone recommend a site / book / etc.? I seriously don't have a clue where to start, other than to start with the area making the most noise and work down the list from there.

I think a thread on "Rattles and Squeaks 101" could help someone doing a search. Anyone care to impart some wisdom to us newbies?