Knock knock...

Glad to see you made it home;)

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Originally Posted by bacicat

The 3.5 V8 in my 101 has a an issue with engine knocking under heavy loads - has had since I bought it.

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;) :angel: :p

;):p:p:p

*grumbles about MODfather powers*
Well played, Don Pedro, well played :p

Gav - mine used to run like a dog so I decided to bite the bullet and get a professional to look at it - noting I have gas as well.

First thing was that it was sucking air where the inlet manifold joins the heads - so maybe you are also suffering this issue - this was a no cost diagnosis - they have a spray the is used or if you spray starting fluid around engine revs will pick up as the fluid is sucked in through the leak.

I replaced mine and then took the truck back and less than an hour on the electronic tuneup gear and all was good - $150.

So you can stuff around with it but getting someone to sort it for you is money well spent in my view.

Garry

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Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

Glad to see you made it home;)

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Still 350KM from home - at Mums place.:). Home on Sunday night.

Just walked to and from the pub for a few pints. No Tooheys Old here though, so been quaffing the James Squire Pale Ale. Been thinking of you mate. :)

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Originally Posted by Disco Muppet

;) :angel: :p

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What's your point...?:D. Known issue I have been able to live with..... Until now...;)

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Originally Posted by garrycol

Gav - mine used to run like a dog so I decided to bite the bullet and get a professional to look at it - noting I have gas as well.

First thing was that it was sucking air where the inlet manifold joins the heads - so maybe you are also suffering this issue - this was a no cost diagnosis - they have a spray the is used or if you spray starting fluid around engine revs will pick up as the fluid is sucked in through the leak.

I replaced mine and then took the truck back and less than an hour on the electronic tuneup gear and all was good - $150.

So you can stuff around with it but getting someone to sort it for you is money well spent in my view.

Garry

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I here you, and you are probably right, but I really, REALLY don't like anyone else touching my cars. Apart from the trannie in the L322 I haven't paid a Mechanic since I was 17 and I always get nervous when someone else is looking at my cars.

Always prefer to learn myself and muddle my way though. If that fails, then I'll try something else...:D

Never needed to know anything about these carbs until now, so that's why I'm asking.

I'm a stubborn tight wad - I'm the son of a Yorkshireman you know...

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Originally Posted by bacicat

What's your point...?:D. Known issue I have been able to live with..... Until now...;)

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You clearly didn't notice our Resident MODfathers further contribution, which he has artfully whisked away to be hidden within the dungeons of AULRO.
However for fear of waking up to a pair of 4.0L heads in my bed, I dare not spill the beans :D

I understand my limitations young Mr Muppet,, verbal jousting with a silver tongued youngster as yourself will only end in tears,,

and sometimes
its good to be The Modfather:tease: