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jon s
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Jan 16, 2010, 9:50 PM
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1999 buick centry 3100 v6 low miles 60000 has noise in top of engine did compresion test 170# all around/ checked oil pressure w mechanical gauge 40 psi at idel changed oil and filter does not miss abit noise gets louder when its reaved up /took valve covers off and started up and oil is bearley coming out i need help tanks jon
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Tom Greenleaf
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Jan 17, 2010, 8:15 AM
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Re: engine noises
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Some ideas to check and questions: * What did the sludge situation look like? Did any rocker arms have free play? * A maybe it's not the engine but an accessory. Take belt off for a quick test - if noise is gone it could be the belt or belt driven item. * What's the history if known and why the low miles? That's ok but if it sat an extended time it may take some use and may clear up. * My term: Car may have suffered from perhaps a person (older maybe) who wicked over revved engine while cold, a habit my own late Grandfather had but didn't suffer a problem by luck. I've heard of broken or worn cams which might still work but can make noise. ** The oil should have been witnessed if run without valve covers dripping down each rocker arm. Not sure on this engine which to me has a good reputation. Can you describe the noise a bit - like all ticking both sides, a single ticking, dull muffled bell sound, knock, double knock - anything more for us to help you with? T
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