I am hearing valve clatter...

cyberstang5.0 · 04-12-2002, 07:56 AM

I am hearing some clatter and it ain't Santa Clause

When I am driving "normal" I shift at 2500rpm every time. It just comes natural to me. I listen to the sound of my motor

When I do, I hear some valve clatter comming from my passenger side head. If I shift before or after 2500, then it doesn't happen. I can't hear it at WOT, cuz my exhaust is so freaking lound

I think it might be parinoia but I "think" I am hearing at lower rpm's now

It's really hard to tell when you are driving.

I have the stock heads and about 116k miles on them. I am thinking about pulling the valve cover off and tighting them down. I wanted yalls opinion before I remove stuff I don't need to.

avbcon12 · 04-12-2002, 08:58 AM

once you are positive it is valve noise it might not be your rockers. it could be your lifters.

just a thought,
adam

04-12-2002, 07:56 AM	#1
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	I am hearing valve clatter... I am hearing some clatter and it ain't Santa Clause When I am driving "normal" I shift at 2500rpm every time. It just comes natural to me. I listen to the sound of my motor When I do, I hear some valve clatter comming from my passenger side head. If I shift before or after 2500, then it doesn't happen. I can't hear it at WOT, cuz my exhaust is so freaking lound I think it might be parinoia but I "think" I am hearing at lower rpm's now It's really hard to tell when you are driving. I have the stock heads and about 116k miles on them. I am thinking about pulling the valve cover off and tighting them down. I wanted yalls opinion before I remove stuff I don't need to.

04-12-2002, 08:58 AM	#2
avbcon12 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 391	once you are positive it is valve noise it might not be your rockers. it could be your lifters. just a thought, adam __________________ 90 GT black/ grey leather ported GT-40 heads w/ 1.7RR, Cobra intake w/ ported lower, 24# injectors, 190LPH pump, 75mm Pro-M MAF, 65mm TB, K&N panel, BBK long tubes, Off road H-pipe, 2 ch. Flowmaster, Black magic fan, Kirban FPR, 180 deg. T-stat, 3.73's, Steeda Tri-Ax, 130 amp alt. Accell 8.8 race wires/cap/rotor, motorcraft plugs, Factory Five suspension, etc etc etc.... http://avbcon12.stangnet.com

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