Definately an Internal engine issue. There are many other things than a TP sensor that can cause a flashing CES light. If it is ticking, 1st easy check is an exhaust leak. If no exhaust leaks, listen for the speed of the tick. If it is equal to the engine rpm, ie fast, it is probably a rotating assembly issue, ie. crank, rods, pistons. If it is 1/2 as fast as the engine rpm's, definately a valve train noise. A good trued and tried TECHNICIAN'S trick is to use a mechanics stethascope to listen to the noise. If you do not have one, use a long screwdriver. Start the car and put the screwdriver against the valve cover over every cyl. and move along until the noise gets much louder. That will pin point which cyl. If you can not do this, find a good shop, or good friend with enough knowledge, to help you out. Good luck.

 

any updates?

 

Perhaps an easy check would be to PULL plugs and see which cylinders are acting up, then as a guide follow to the appropriate rockers and inspect the valves. Jury rig to start and observe. A compression check is a good idea too. To me though, it sounds like tear down time. I've driven with 2 plugs off and while a little rough, barely triggered the misfire code.

 

Turned out to be #1 cylinder pushrod broken in half. RPM in Garner NC did a second compression test on her #1 cyl and put in a new pushrod for $180. she runs great again. Thanks for all the help everyone!

 

Im glad your motor is okay

 

Good to hear smgbad.

Get out there and tear it up.

Like I've always said....If you ain't breaking sh*t, you ain't making enough power.

 

as far as I know the basic rule of thumb is that white smoke is coolant. someone posted about a car with blown head gaskets causing his problem. blown head gasket, white smoke, poor performance, kinda makes since, right?

 

ummm did you not read his last post..... broken pushrod.

nevertheless, but if the smoke still exists and you are losing coolant in the radiator. have it checked out.

 

damn problemos

 

Glad to hear it was a simple fix. Now go out and tear it up!!!

 

Glad your motor is fine. You should tell your wife it cost 1200 to fix. Then turn the extra she was allowing to fix into mods

 

I was going to say that if its a head problem, there are plenty of stock heads floating around here... hell I have a pair that I couldn't sell for 100 bucks.

Check installuniversity.com and ls1howto.com for some relatively straight forward mechanical how-to write ups.

I did my heads and cam swap using the write up on ls1howto.com and I know bugger all about internal engines.

 

After reading this I'm a go unplug 2 wires show my wife this whole write up minus this part and be like **** its going to cost hundreds babe, but I got to have my car! Then buy a rear-end cause she'll never notice a new rear end...she'll probably be like why does it ride different, ill say **** u noticed...I need a new rear-end...then ill buy heads...lmao this could work...with catastrophic consequences if she finds out!!!! but it could be worth it...!?!?!? MUhahahaha

 

lmao you sir must keep me updated. and post the pics of the heads that she is gonna throw thru your windshield when she finds out the truth lol

 

Fantastic news. The KISS principle wins again.