Help with whats wrong with engine.....

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08-22-2009, 06:27 PM

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MEMRACING62

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after hearing the second recording i would agree with mopar :wink:

08-22-2009, 06:48 PM

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It's definitely a clunker.

tell him to pull the valve cover

08-22-2009, 06:51 PM

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Sounds like no oil pressure and the lifter collapsed and a torn rod bearing on that cylinder

First video sounds like a rod knock and broke piston

08-22-2009, 06:55 PM

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OK update.....
he has oil pressure. Ok i will have him pull the valve cover. What should he look for under there.

Also what would you suggest be done.

08-22-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MEMRACING62

well it will be put out of its misery. if it was a horse it would have to be shot :shock:

I agree. I would have put it down. Then gotten a new horse. LOL

08-22-2009, 07:08 PM

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run it with out the valve cover and video it.

this could get fun.

08-22-2009, 07:14 PM

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Hey i resemble that Remark..i did run them in the past with Open valve covers when adjusting Hydraulic lifters...then i got smart and cut the center out of old valve covers...lot less messy...

Stay away from the engine D....Too many out there to choose from

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08-22-2009, 07:16 PM

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OK update.....
he has oil pressure. Ok i will have him pull the valve cover. What should he look for under there.

The rocker arm laying off to the side!!! lol

08-22-2009, 07:22 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mopar1968

sound's like either a camshaft lobe gone and hyd lifter is trying to compensate, or bottom out of lifter. But what the Hell do i know i am a ''Mopar man'' :!: :!: :!:

''JUST MY TWO CENT'S WORTH''

X3. Trade it in on the Kash 4 Klunker program before they(WE) run outa money ! WAIT WE have already run outa money !! :shock: :shock: :shock: In that case, put a brick on the gas pedal and watch the fun !! Sell tickets and pay for a new car !!