Just an idea.

Tbuck07 · Jul 22, 2009

So..

Im talking to my buddy who has a mystic cobra (sn95 style) and told him about how I have to sell my car and whatnot, showed him my video..told him the problems. We looked into it, thought about it..and realized something that may make sense, or a possibility ( I really hope..not banking on it..)

What we think..is that the cam may be hitting the valve cover? Sounds stupid, yes..However, the valve cover has wear from where the cam lobes (bigger lobes/intake?) line up on the valve cover, and not only does it show the line, theres a bit of a groove on it. Possibility of the noise? Im not sold on thinking its PTV. Or timing related. Theres just no way.

I tightened down my valve covers prettttty tight. Also before had gaskets that were used..so not sure if they were sitting right. Idk. Just thinking outside of the box and hoping...

US Soldier(stang 98) · Jul 22, 2009

good luck ma at this point try any thing what do you have to lose right

BruhBrahBrad · Jul 22, 2009

I hope that is all it is...

rtgreen · Jul 22, 2009

Take the Cam cover off and and crank it up. make sure you have some rags or towels between the block and strut tower to catch oil. You can run it with the cover off to see if the noise continues. I did this when I was having some valve train rattle and was able to make sure everything was working as it should.

DropTopPony · Jul 22, 2009

I'd try anything and everything before i sold it.

kd97gt · Jul 22, 2009

x2 take the covers off and fire it up

Tbuck07 · Jul 22, 2009

Sounds risky..Im just pretty sure this wouldnt fix it..but I guess I never know. Ill try it thurs night

Willis_98GT · Jul 22, 2009

rtgreen said:
Take the Cam cover off and and crank it up. make sure you have some rags or towels between the block and strut tower to catch oil. You can run it with the cover off to see if the noise continues. I did this when I was having some valve train rattle and was able to make sure everything was working as it should.

exacaly what i was about to type, good idea