I was driving a friends 91 z 305, 5 speed the other day. I was just learning to drive a stick and missed second and severly over reved the engine. I think I put it up to about 6500. Anyway now it makes this very distinguishable ticking sound all the time. What could I have done to it? I have to give the car back soon and I either need to fess up or fix it really quick. thanks

 

Yeah ya did...you probably floated the valves, may have a probably in the valve train somewhere.

Could also have tossed an exhaust gasket, or worse yet a head gasket.

Best to fess up and get the checkbook out.

 

CG99,

If this person from whom you borrowed the car is truly a friend, and you'd like to keep it that way, just be honest. Obviously, you'll probably be paying for anything that might have been damaged. It might be as little as a bent push rod (about $5) or a relaxed gasket (about $150). You might also have pushed a rocker stud out of the boss, in which case a set of screwed rocker studs would be a nice gift. You can get the studs and a tap for about $35.00, plus new rocker cover gaskets.

I'll guess that Mike is correct - it's likely in the valve train, but it might also be an exhaust leak at a flange. Check closely, or have a mechanic check and be prepared to relay the news to your "friend".

Good luck.

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Vader
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ok thanks guys, thats not something I was really looking to hear. oh well **** happens. Thanks again.