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Old Feb 11, 2002 | 09:45 PM
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valves tapping help me

hi my friend has and 85 z28 350 carb. and his valves tap very loud after a couple minutes you can tell some of the valves stop tapping but some still do on the passenger side, the drivers side dont. please help me could it ce from not getting enough oil
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Old Feb 12, 2002 | 03:25 AM
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if the oil pressure is fine..then usually that's not the case...try to tighten down the valves slightly...before u bend a valve.
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Old Feb 12, 2002 | 03:33 AM
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From: Culleoka, Tn
Car: 85 iroc,96 z28,96 Ram 2500,69RR
Engine: 383 with AFR heads.
Transmission: richmond 5 speed
Axle/Gears: 1991 w/1LE.auburn pro series.2.73's
cam going flat eeeooo. how many miles, how many oil changes?
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