Loud clicking coming from engine, rough idle :( :( :(
Melting Slicks
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No reason for this 
I asked a specific question, "Is your oil pressure normal?". If the answer to this question is "Yes" then obviously the rest of my post can be ignored. If the answer is "No" then it should be looked into.
Here's the thread I referenced.
c5-z06-discussion/2743141-loud-ticking-after-cam-install-and-etc.html
I asked a specific question, "Is your oil pressure normal?". If the answer to this question is "Yes" then obviously the rest of my post can be ignored. If the answer is "No" then it should be looked into.
Here's the thread I referenced.
c5-z06-discussion/2743141-loud-ticking-after-cam-install-and-etc.html
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Thanks everyone for the help so far. I'm about to head home and can get under the hood to figure this out.
Question, am I ok to start the car up again and let it idle to try to pinpoint the noise for just a minute or two? I really don't want to do any additional damage...
Question, am I ok to start the car up again and let it idle to try to pinpoint the noise for just a minute or two? I really don't want to do any additional damage...
Team Owner
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I don't see how a MAP issue could cause "clicking" noises. Before going crazy, and assuming the worst, I'd look for a plug wire shorting against a metal part on the engine, especially if the car was idling when it first appeared.The ignition arcing makes a sound that could be described as "clicking"...
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Burning Brakes
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Hope you have resolved your issue.
If it were my car, I would have it TOWED (DO NOT START ENGINE) to a good shop. I would not mess with blowing the engine .
Valve springs are cheap- even if you pay someone $600-$800. Compared to a new engine.
Best of Luck !
If it were my car, I would have it TOWED (DO NOT START ENGINE) to a good shop. I would not mess with blowing the engine .
Valve springs are cheap- even if you pay someone $600-$800. Compared to a new engine.
Best of Luck !
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Any loud clicking, tapping, knocking and etc...do not start up the engine till you've repaired the issue. Either have it towed to the place of your choice or pull the valve covers to look at the springs.
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There are a lot of people on the north side of Houston. Have someone that knows about Vettes stop by and look at it. I would do that before I spent the money on a tow bill.
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Wow! That really sucks, as I use to own this car. I would be certain it had upgraded springs in it with the cam that was installed. Let us know what springs it had in it.
PS
I still miss that car!
PS
I still miss that car!
