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Posted by 93Stang (Member # 4549) on :
 
i opened my hood for a friend today and we heard something coming from under the valve cover, nothing major just a small knocking noise. car runs great just curious on what it is and why it's doing it.
 
Posted by Quick 88LX (Member # 1950) on :
 
Pop the cover off and look man.
 
Posted by SilverLX351 (Member # 3207) on :
 
are they stock rockers or aftermarket adjustable ones? If they are stock, probably low oil pressure. If they are adjustable, they are probably OUT of adjustment
 
Posted by 93Stang (Member # 4549) on :
 
yes they are stock.you think if i add some oil the noise should go away.
 
Posted by Cstang50 (Member # 4925) on :
 
how long has it been since you changed you oil
 
Posted by 93Stang (Member # 4549) on :
 
about 2 months ago but i havent driven it much.
 
Posted by 03SVTPower (Member # 518) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 93Stang:
about 2 months ago but i havent driven it much.
what part of Vacaville you in?
 
Posted by 93Stang (Member # 4549) on :
 
in between raleys and vaca pena
 
Posted by 03SVTPower (Member # 518) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 93Stang:
in between raleys and vaca pena
Right on, im on the other side near Safeway and Target.
 
Posted by six 5.0 (Member # 3153) on :
 
Listen down by the Hedders, could be an exhaust leak.
 
Posted by Mean Green 70 (Member # 2155) on :
 
Pull the valve cover after you have warmed up vehicle and shut it off. Open your chiltons or mitchell maunal and check the clearences of the lifter to valve and compare them to the specs in the book. also check to see if there are any wear marks on the top of the valve cover and the rocker itself.

Another quick check is the see how much you can wiggle the rocker back and forth. If it goes more than about 1/4" to 3/8" then your rockers might just need to be tigthed and adjusted.

JUst a few things that may help you out there man.
 
Posted by 93Stang (Member # 4549) on :
 
thanks man i appreciate the tips
 




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