RE: [T3] *tok* *tok* *tok* sound

[Mark Fuhriman <fw2@fwoakland.com>]

On Wed, 23 May 2001, Russ Wolfe wrote:

You
> might be able to simulate detonation or loose head, by loading the engine
> standing still. Set the emergency brake hard, put the trans in 3rd gear, rev
> the engine, and slip the clutch. Try to stall the engine. 

OK, I just tried that.  The engine did not stall, but I sure did bog it.  I did not hear anything.  So I guess this rules out detonation, bad gas, and loose heads?  How about connecting rods or a bad valve guide?  

-Mark Fuhriman

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