I need Help... Car making a sound.

[CanaryGT]

So my car is making a sound that I have no clue what it is.

It doesnt sound good. Ill post a video link to it so you can see/hear.... Also when I throttle it, smoke comes out from back there. And it smells rich.

Im hoping its not a valve knock but a bad gasket or something.... :sad5:

YouTube
- Broadcast Yourself.

 

[birel21y]

DO NOT run that engine anymore. It may be a broken valve spring. I would pop off your passenger side valve cover and inspect. Regardless, that engine is running VERY rough, and something is not right.

 

[LAFENATU]

DO NOT run that engine anymore. It may be a broken valve spring. I would pop off your passenger side valve cover and inspect. Regardless, that engine is running VERY rough, and something is not right.

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Pull the valve cover and see what is going on.

 

[CanaryGT]

Ill have to do that. I hope its something as simple as re torquing the rocker..

Just by the way, I fired it up to show a friend and the sound has almost disappeared. I'm gonna yank off the valve covers to see whats up.

 

[birel21y]

Ohh.. dude. I just re-read your post. its probably just your smog pump port on the back of the head. check if there is exhaust coming out the back of the head.

 

[bzubke1]

does the car still run as good as it did before the noise started?

 

[CanaryGT]

I dont remember the Trickflow Heads having that port. But Ill check. And No, the car doesnt run as good.

 

[Lee12609]

almost sounds like a plug wire arcing on the header, but its hard to tell from video.

 

[sn95gtvert]

did this start after a mod? or did it just start outa no where??

 

[CanaryGT]

After the mod but Its been driven for a little bit. So kinda outta no where.

 

[CanaryGT]

If my Rocker is loose, how do I go about tightening it? Cause wouldn't that throw off my lifter?

 

[Paul]

Get out the stethoscope and start poking around to find out where the noise is coming from. No way to tell from the video over the internetz.

 

[CanaryGT]

Yeah I just tore off my Valve covers.... I always thought I was off my rocker but this just proves it...









How fixable is this?

 

[Paul]

If the cup in the rocker (where the pushrod sits) doesn't have extensive damage, then you'll be fine. Reinstall the rocker, make sure to tighten to zero lash plus half a turn with the valve just starting to open, and you should be okay.

I'd probably change your oil too. You've got some particles floating around.

Paul.

 

[CC'S95GT]

look real close at the top at the valve and pushrod for damage too. Make sure they are smooth with no burrs
I personally don't like the looks of the rocker and would replace it.

 

[Paul]

If the manufacturer of those rockers will sell you just one replacement, then I agree with Desertcox05 - go ahead and replace it.

 

[Addermk2]

looks like someone forgot to tighten down a poly lock...

IMHO, pull the other cover off and recheck EVERYTHING

 

[birel21y]

look real close at the top at the valve and pushrod for damage too. Make sure they are smooth with no burrs
I personally don't like the looks of the rocker and would replace it.

+1. I cant imagine the push rod got away from that without damage. If you can get a single replacement, do it. If not, throw that one back in.

 

[mygreengt]

well theres your problem. lol

 

[two95s]

Did you find the missing lock?