tick/knock not there 2 days ago

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Kopek130
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tick/knock not there 2 days ago

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M21... using 15w40 liqui-moly... troubleshooting jumpy temp gooahj for past 2 days... doing basically nothing but idling and occasional 1/2 mile trip around the block...

Never did solve jumpy temp gooahj, but now unusual engine sounds and more blowby than I recall. Listen between 15-17 seconds in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vhJixen8rc

Took valve cover off, nothing loose or bouncing around, no carbon buildup or exhaust leaks, definitely tick/knock.

Have not tried yet:
- looking for bolts sticking out (as if hitting pulley)
- removing tube from vacuum pump
- removing belts

How could an engine sound so perfect just 2 days ago?
Kopek130
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Joined: Aug 03, 2016 7:32 PM
Location: Fairfax VA

Re: tick/knock not there 2 days ago

Post by Kopek130 »

Rotella T to the rescue! Sound is back to normal.
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