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10-31-2004, 04:34 PM
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Car: 1986 Firebird
Engine: 305 V8 Currently being rebuilt
Transmission: 5 spd
This sucks
My car all of a sudden has a kiss of death. It was running great then all of a sudden it feels like its running on 4cyl. (Its an 8cyl)
I've checked the spark plugs/wires, distributer, choke, timing and fuel filter. Everything was fine. Then I started it up and lo and behold I hear a cling cling cling... I put my hand on the drivers side valve cover and you can feel it knocking. What can I do to fix it (besides get a new engine)??? Its an LG4 P.S. Could it be the camshaft and lifters wore out??
I've checked the spark plugs/wires, distributer, choke, timing and fuel filter. Everything was fine. Then I started it up and lo and behold I hear a cling cling cling... I put my hand on the drivers side valve cover and you can feel it knocking. What can I do to fix it (besides get a new engine)??? Its an LG4 P.S. Could it be the camshaft and lifters wore out??
10-31-2004, 04:57 PM
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Take off the driver's side valve cover and see if there's anything loose. Sounds like it could be a loose rocker issue.
10-31-2004, 09:16 PM
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Yep, one cylinder can make a small block really sick. Look for a rocker arm not working right and go from there.
10-31-2004, 09:26 PM
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Car: 1966 impala , 1998 sebring vert,1978 buick regal turbo, 1991 chevy silverado 3/4ton 4x4 lifted
Engine: 283, 2.5,3.8 turbo 350
Transmission: powerglide,auto overdrive, th350,4L80
how many miles does this car and engine have on it??
have you ever readjusted the valve lash before??
have you ever readjusted the valve lash before??
10-31-2004, 10:24 PM
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I know this sounds too simple, but check your oil level and oil color for other problems, a chocolate milk color is very bad. I would not start it up again untill you find out whats wrong. Hopefully the noise is something loose under the valve cover and not an engine problem.
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