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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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my 00' GT seems to making alot of valvetrain noise when i romp on it starting at around 4750 rpms...might i need a valve adjustment? if so, point me to a tutorial?
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 10:10 PM
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my question might be in the wrong section, sorry guys
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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more than likely it is detonation, not valve clatter...the chances of your valves needing adjustment are VERY slim....detonation will sound just like valves clattering and usually only occurs during wot....did it start this after you did any exhaust/intake mods?..if so...youll need a tune
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Talk about a late reply...eek...my computer shut down on me...the car has no modifications on it
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