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Old Mar 15, 2015 | 12:57 PM
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My Porsche 914/LS1 is an occasional weekend driver, and yesterday I noticed for the first time, it would start pinging at WOT. It never did that before. Under load in 6th gear, half throttle, it doesn't ping. Same tank of gas, coolant temps normal, no DTC's. What do you guys suggest I look at first to chase down this problem?

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Old Mar 15, 2015 | 02:16 PM
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Check to see if oil is getting into the intake through the PCV system. Common thing, Ive had a ping issue due to oil ingestion as well just like you describe.
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Old Mar 15, 2015 | 07:20 PM
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Check to see if oil is getting into the intake through the PCV system. Common thing, Ive had a ping issue due to oil ingestion as well just like you describe.
That hadn't occurred to me. I'll have a look-see. Thanks for the tip!

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Old Nov 6, 2015 | 09:56 AM
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old thread, but my 2002 Camaro SS just started pinging about 4K rpms. no codes, 91 octane non ethonal premium. mostly stock, slp lid, slp loudmouth exhaust.

i looked at the TB and there is a light coat of oil on it.

if i add a catch can, would that help with the pinging?
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Catch can might help, so can re-routing the PCV sometimes
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