zcrazy13 |
07-31-2011 05:16 PM |
Engine Knock
I have a 1986 naturally aspirated 300zx, just picked up for a great price because it has a tick. We noticed that the sound was coming from the passengers side of the engine. We were sure it was a lifter and possibly broken rocker. Until we pulled the valve cover, and none of the rocker arms were bad and the lifters seemed okay. The sound isn't always there, it ticks when the engine is idling then stops, then starts again etc, then when revving it tick, then stops, then starts etc. It's almost more of a tick tick tick tick noise that's loud then quiet and can stop. Any ideas what could be wrong, we're pretty sure it's not a rod because it doesn't sound like a rod. Other people said it could be a bent valve but everything I've read said that a bent valve would equal no compression and a non-running engine, the timing belt may have slipped and the cams aren't in sync, I guess what I'm asking is, are there any tests to see if the lifters are bad, or a valve is bent, or anyone have any ideas, I'm at a loss. I've worked on plenty of engines, never worked on anything with independent cams for each cylinder bank or with hydraulic lifters....:confused:
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