pinking??: metallic ticking under load..

[Douglas Frank]

> Since some days I notice a metallic 'ticking' noise (about
> as tiny christmas tree bells, when speeding up from a low
> speed...
  [snip]
> could it be pinking because the fuel isn't real 98 octane??

That, or excessive carbon deposit on top of the pistons.

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