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oil leaks bad oil pump engine clatter

 
bonomac bonomac
I love my Chevy Chevette! | Posts: 1 | Joined: 10/08
Posted: 10/26/08
03:21 PM

i bought this truck like this now i have to work done to it and i not a mechanic it starts and runs but it clatters when give it gas so i can't drive it what do i do i know get fixed  

 
chevelle83 chevelle83
I have an SS396 tatoo | Posts: 289 | Joined: 10/08
Posted: 10/26/08
05:48 PM

sounds like the timing is way too high. How does it start when it's warm? Does the starter drag? I need a little more info.  

 
55Guy 55Guy
Administrator | Posts: 989 | Joined: 07/06
Posted: 10/27/08
07:57 AM

Does the "clatter" you hear sound like detonation, or is it a deeper knocking noise? If the truck has/had oil pump issues, it might've hurt the bottom end of the motor.  

 

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