I was wondering if anyone might be able to diagnose a noise via email for
me...
Our early '67 1600 (#08258) is a very strong and nice runner. Lately though,
as the car is warming up, I hear a tapping noise coming from toward the front
of the engine. It sounds just like a valve that's out of adjustment, but the
noise goes away after the car warms up. More ominiously, after a recent oil
change, I noticed some metal in the bottom of the drain pan, which was cleaned
before I used it. Silver and gold/bronze color. I know that's not a good
sign... Could the knocking sound be a rod knock? If so, why does it go
away after it warms up?
Any help would be most appreciated!!
Eric
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