[Shotimes] there arose such a clatter

[Ron Porter]

Bottom line is......something isn't right.

Yes, it could be pinging. But, what if higher octane doesn't fix it? And if
it does, it's a band-aid.

There is an issue, as the motor should live happily ever after on 87. 

Ron Porter

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Dave Kegel
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 2:30 PM
To: van Oss; SHOtimes Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] there arose such a clatter


It's pinging.  What octane are you running?  Regardless of what Porter says,
you should try running 92 or 93 in the hot summer months (if you're not
already).  That will help.

Dave Kegel

----- Original Message -----
From: "van Oss" <vanOss@centurytel.net>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: August 27, 2003 12:53 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] there arose such a clatter


> When my 91's engine (142K) gets hot from in-town driving, on launches I
hear
> valve clatter.  (I know that sound, trust me.)  The SHO's radiator is new,
> system has been flushed several times.  A few questions:
>
> --- I want to be clear about treating the main issue vs. treating the
> symptom.  Talk to me about that.
>
> --- If this is a sign of engine wear, what parts?  How serious?  Any
> work-arounds?
>
> --- Is clatter a sign of dirty valves?  If so, is Motorvac a solution?  If
> not, what else?
>
> --- Alan Fanning or others, where can I get a 195F thermostat?
>
> --- I'm about a millimeter from deciding to install a manual switch to
turn
> on the radiator fan.  Anybody got wiring advice?  It's a good time to
tackle
> this, since this car will soon get an engine-start switch, gauges, and
other
> electrical mods.
>
> Joseph van Oss
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