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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 12:09 AM
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From: Fyffe/Rainsville, Alabama
Car: 1986 IROC-Z, 1990 RS
Engine: 383 Stroker TPI, 350 About To Go In
Transmission: 700R4 W/ Shift Kit And Stall, 700R4 W/ Shift Kit
Knocking noise

When ever I turn my motor off i head this Knocking noise like coming from the mani.

Is it really like a KNOCK in the motor or is it?

Thanks guys this is worrying me...
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 01:42 AM
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Car: 1989 GTA Nighthawk
Engine: 389 CID TPI
Transmission: TCI 700R4
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt 3.23
It's called "dieseling", your engine is too hot, and your gas is too low of an octane. Cool the engine down and use better gas.
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