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wrecker


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my van engine has got a rattle!!  i last used my van yesterday & it was running fine. went out  to start it earlier & it now sounds like a pinto with a shot camdoh !!  i know i dont have a pinto, just its the only way i can think of describing the noise.

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Austincrazy


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Topend or bottle end rattle

Has one of the Tappets come off its mount ? they can pop the springs sometimes

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wrecker


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i think its the top im going to have a look tomorrow in the day light.  if it is the top im not shaw what side.  so iv got to pull half the dash apart to get the  engine cover off. it has got a 350 v8



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Austincrazy


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350ci engine ?

Dunno never had one in bits myself might be worth speaking to Dexter Price if you can get hold of him, he was forever having those things in bits

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dell


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try and get in touch with tailfin or mr bowtie they might have an idea.

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Chevy


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Header Gasket,warm her up n then see if the bolts are loose.Nipping them up may cure it for a while,but a new set will cure it properly.



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wrecker


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tailfin should be popping over to have a look. im thinking gallon of petrol and a match!!!

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stevie


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Any news then wrecker?

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chucky


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Well? come on we want to know whats wrong!
Still with the stick you give it anything could be wrong!! biggrin

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wrecker


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i drive very carefully i never give it stick!! still dont know whats wrong with it!! but im doing plenty of over time to pay for it. when i can find someone to fix it

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dell


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get ya rocker covers off mate and go from there.

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wrecker


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fixed itbiggrin poured sum wynns lifter cleaner stuff in & it worked



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so when was the last time you changed the oil?
maybe its due fresh oil and filter as its best to keep on top of it if they are hydraulic lifters

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wrecker


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oil was last changed about 800miles ago i change oil & filters regularly with god quality oil.  



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wrecker wrote:

oil was last changed about 800miles ago i change oil & filters regularly with god quality oil.
where can I get some of this 'god' quality oil then ? sounds good stuff just not seen it before.




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