Engine Noise
09-03-2012, 07:37 PM
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Engine Noise
So after getting my power brakes installed on my coupe I go out to the garage to continue to break in the pads and I turn my car over and am greeted with this obnoxious noise! I am pretty sure that it is a lifter or a push rod not sure which. Any insightful ears are appreciated.
http://youtu.be/-zBbKrTIsLc
http://youtu.be/-zBbKrTIsLc
09-03-2012, 08:13 PM
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Yep thats a safe bet.
I had the same issue I used one of the mechanic stethoscopes to locate the source of the clicking. It worked very well I simply placed the probe against the valve cover and moved along the lenght of the cover until I could hear the clicking through the stethoscope. Pulled the cover off and found a rocker arm flopping around and a bent pushrod.
I would not drive it until you can id and repair the issue. I let mine go too long and it damaged the valve stem.
-Gun
I had the same issue I used one of the mechanic stethoscopes to locate the source of the clicking. It worked very well I simply placed the probe against the valve cover and moved along the lenght of the cover until I could hear the clicking through the stethoscope. Pulled the cover off and found a rocker arm flopping around and a bent pushrod.
I would not drive it until you can id and repair the issue. I let mine go too long and it damaged the valve stem.
-Gun
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