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Old 01-14-2004, 07:20 PM
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Hey guys, I'bve been hearing this popping noise uncer my hood when my car is cold, it sounds like a backfire. What could be causing it? As soon as it warms up, it goes away.
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Old 01-14-2004, 08:01 PM
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leaky exhaust manifolds/gaskets?
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Old 01-14-2004, 08:11 PM
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yup.
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Old 01-14-2004, 08:37 PM
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Then why does the sound go away when the car warms up?
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Old 01-14-2004, 08:43 PM
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less detonation....*shrug
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fead the squarrils*L*
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man i have the same prob. sounds like it backfires threw the intake it is like it is poping.i have a 89 5.0.
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