Originally Posted by sleepyx637
actually, i just changed alternator over thxgiving cuz the first one crapped out, and i have suspension techniques front and rear sway bars (same as struts? if not, how do i know if struts arent good anymore?), and as for having valves adjusted, will it hurt my car if i wait until june/july to do so? thanks.
Well you need to define the noise better then.
No offense, but how have you modified your suspension but you don't know what struts are? That's the first thing most people change to improve handling, and it is probably the biggest determinant alongside tires and spring rate/ride height.
Getting your valves adjusted is a tune up thing and won't really hurt your engine (namely your valves, springs and rocker arms), it just won't give optimal performance and smoothness. My valves need to be adjusted too, I'm waiting until it gets warmer so I can try it myself.