Knocking L98
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Car: 1991 Formula
Engine: 350 HSR
Transmission: TH-700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 3.73
Knocking L98
I just noticed today that my car is making a slight knocking noise (not a usual knock from lower octane) and I really have no clue what it could be. My father said it could be a lifter. The car runs great but I have noticed a small loss in power (if that makes any difference in diagnosing the problem). Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Car: '86 Berlinetta
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700R4
Take the valve covers off, and check to see if a rocker arm is loose, maybe you pulled a rocker stud. Or a bent pushrod... worse case scenario with a knock is bearing clearances are shot.
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How loud is it? Deep tone, hollow tone, light ticking, rapping? Does it come at engine speed? Twice engine speed? Only under load, all the time, or just idling? Intermittent, only cold, constant?
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Car: 1991 Formula
Engine: 350 HSR
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I looked at it some more today and it appears to just be an exhaust leak from the collectors. There was no noise from the engine compartment and I could clearly hear the "ticking" noise from the collectors. I guess my father just got me imagining things. Thanks for the help.
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