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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 10:41 PM
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I was listening to my car tonight at idle for a few minutes, and I realized that the tic I have at idle is accompanied by a pop out of the exhaust every time it happens. Its not real loud but its definitely noticeable. Could it be a bent pushrod causing a tiny delay in one of the valve events? It never changes its timing so I'm guessing its just one cylinder.
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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How loud of a tick? I doubt a bent pushrod would cause this. When was the last time the spark plugs were changed?
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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When I did the LT's, so 3 days ago. Brand new NGK TR55s gapped at .055. Its pretty loud but I don't notice it. Its been doing it since I first bought the car and the 3-4 clutch pack went out on the upshift and caused to to redline, almost to the end of the tach.
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Sure you didnt crack one during install, its pretty common for that to happen. Happened to me once.
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I doubt it, I'll take them out and look though. Its very definite I might try to post a vid tomorrow.
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Just remember LT's allow more drivetrain noise out than the stock mani's. If it sounds like a louder tick its prob ok. Or it may just be a leaky gasket you need to retighten. Make sure everything on the exhaust is good and snug
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