[s-cars] valve spring repair

[Joshua van Tol]

I think it's not a valve spring problem. That doesn't sound like a 
valve spring problem at all. It sounds more like either a bad lifter, 
or more likely because it only happens under load, a bad main bearing 
or a bad rod bearing.

The valve springs can probably be replaced with the head on, but I very 
much doubt they're the source of the problem.

On Apr 4, 2005, at 11:23 AM, David Giannandrea wrote:

> I've got a ticking noise that is related to load and rpm. Just rpm 
> won't
> produce the tick, it has to be under load (or deceleration) above 
> 3000rpm.
> Oil temp has no effect.  I think it is a valve spring problem.
>
> The load requirement in producing the ticking makes it very difficult 
> to
> have confidence in my diagnosis as I can only produce the tick while
> driving. 2nd opinions?
>
> Before I give in and take it to my mechanic (a good one though), can 
> the
> valve springs be replaced with the head on?
>
> David G
>
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