Re: calling all TQC Owners.

[raf40@oes.amdahl.com (Richard Funnell)]

Bob,

Mine doesn't do anything like that.  I wonder if it could be a sticking
valve which is hanging up a bit, then banging down on the cam lobe or the
seat on the return stroke.  Such a thing might stop when the engine warms
up and the tolerances loosen.  Sounds like something that could cause
damage if left.  Has he or the mechanic tried a stethoscope to track the
noise.

>Recently up at a friends house in New hampshire. He owns an 83 TQC as
>well.  He has a strange new noise to the car that sounds like a
>rattle/knock at times.  Usually when idling normally, you blip the
>throttle, you hear a knock knock knock knock then once it hits 1200 rpm,
>it goes away.  To me it sounds like the darn cam is coming loose! He took
>it to his local dealer and they said its a common thing on the TQC and
>not to worry about it.  ?????? Anyone heard of this? I have less miles
>than he does, but mine does not make such a noise. Other than that, the
>car runs GREAT and is nice and strong.  (also..the noise pretty much goes
>away when its warm)  ??
>
>Thanks all!
>Bob
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Richard Funnell,
San Jose, California
'83 urQ
'87 560 SL