Re: 318 noise

From: Dan DePardo (JetPilot@ukans.edu)
Date: Mon Sep 28 1998 - 17:56:21 EDT


>
>Speaking of noise
>
>I recently purchased a 98 ext. cab, 4x4 sport, V8. When I pulled it off the
>lot the engine ran silky smooth. Now with just 2800 kms on the odometer the
>engine does not seem to have the same get up and go as before and pings on
>hard acceleration.

Hi Richard;
Are you certain it's pinging and not exhaust noise? Take a look at your
exhaust manifold mounting bolts...they may be loose, an exhaust leak
in that area will often sound like pinging, and it will typically be the worst
under load.

I had three loose manifold bolts on my '98 3.9 V-6. It's much quieter now...
except for the injector noise! ;~D

Dan



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