plsirl

Any ideas are much appreciated... it started the day after I changed the oil and filter, I am thinking it is just a coincidence though.

Oh... and please watch more than 7 seconds... the starting footage was unintentional...ahem.

It's a 68 Mustang with a '91 Mustang engine. So far all I have done is taken the valve covers off and given it the old eye inspection... looked normal.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQKGE5vYUlY

Thanks so much!

hellion_79

you have a cute puppySounds like some valve tap. I highly doubt its piston slap. Does it go away when it runs for about 8 minutes??

5pointslow91

look at that little pup

blackout

Yeah, I stopped watching after the puppy disappeared.

plsirl

Lol... at least Captain Smushface was a hit...

The sounds does not seem to go away after any length of time... it 'might' get a little bit softer after a while, but that might just be me getting used to it.

What is the best way to attack a valve tap problem? Just start right off pulling heads and looking for worn lifters and such? Or is there a less time-consuming method?


Thanks for the replies!

~Mustang~

lol nice dog

WhiteFoxGT

Pull the upper intake off, then both valve covers and check for loose rockers..There shouldnt be any play.

greenstreak9205

k i dont think any body was actually paying attention... as far as how to tackle the loose rocker(s); i would try to listen to which side its coming from, take of the air cleaner since its carbed, and remove that valve cover. if you cant tell what side its comin from you can just as easily take off one of the covers and if thats not the one with a loose rocker you can just take off the other. its actually really easy if you've never done it

hellion_79

Yeah just check for some loose rockers and look for some worn down parts and either replace the worn ones or tighten up the loose ones.

91hatchgt

Didn't watch the video huh? There is no upper intake, haha.

Sounds like a loose rocker to me too.. Do you have roller rockers or stamped?