Thread: Knock knock...

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.

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

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

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

Glad to see you made it home

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.

Originally Posted by Disco Muppet

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

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

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...

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...

Originally Posted by bacicat

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

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