Source of "clicking" from Engine?
11-01-2010, 05:01 PM
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Source of "clicking" from Engine? I had posted previously about a certain "clicking" that was coming from the motor. I had thought it was an exhuast leak, but I had that checked out and everything welded tight.
So, I decided to check on the valvetrain. The sound is predominantly on the drivers side. I took off the valve cover and rockers and found this:
So, can this valve stem make some "clicking" sounds? What could cause this? Is the valve done for (I'm sure it is). Thanks!!
So, I decided to check on the valvetrain. The sound is predominantly on the drivers side. I took off the valve cover and rockers and found this:
So, can this valve stem make some "clicking" sounds? What could cause this? Is the valve done for (I'm sure it is). Thanks!!
Last edited by BAD2000TA; 11-01-2010 at 05:07 PM.
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11-08-2010, 02:06 AM
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YIKES!! Not gonna use those springs!! And your question about the cam it just depends how bad it is they might be able to polish it but I wouldn't count on it that sucks ***
11-11-2010, 11:57 AM
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good job saving that built shortblock and heads. you made out OK IMHO.
was that the only lifter that turned or did all the damaged valves correspond with turned lifters?
was that the only lifter that turned or did all the damaged valves correspond with turned lifters?
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11-11-2010, 03:46 PM
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Ive had that happen before! No fun. In my case, the cam was ground with a ridged finish that cut through the oil film and compromised the case hardening on the lifter rollers. I replaced the 4 lifters but left the cam in while I ported my heads and ordered a new cam. About 2 months / 5K later, i had to pull the heads as the other lifters were coming apart.
Bad2000, looks like youve got a lot to replace, my man. Glad you caught it before it got any worse.
Bad2000, looks like youve got a lot to replace, my man. Glad you caught it before it got any worse.
11-12-2010, 09:32 AM
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As for catching it, I guess I am lucky, but it still sucks! This cam only had about 12,000 miles on it. Try explaining to your wife why you need more parts, again!!
Alchemist: As far as valve float, I find it hard to imagine that happening. I'm using Patriot Gold Springs that were set-up by Erik Koenig at HKE, plus I rarely have taken the motor past 6,000 rpm. It has never fallen off of power through the RPM range like valve float would indicate. Plus, Erik Koenig and Geoff at EPS didn't think it was valve float. So, who really knows what caused this. I did notice that many of the lifters have the "chromemoly" worn off, with a ridge felt by my fingernail. So, maybe bad lifters?
11-12-2010, 10:29 AM
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was the wipe ok or was the rocker to close to the edge where it chipped it. the rocker falling into chip would then add "load" to the lifter/cam as it would have to pop back to the valve's flat surface. does that make sense?
11-12-2010, 11:12 PM
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I know it kinda sucks you have to go back in the thing but youre super lucky you didnt drop a valve or send a broken lifter through the motor. Good luck on the new build
