socalgvr4
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I picked up a vr4, with some level of tapping that goes away at some level coming from what looks close to cylinder 1 (i havent pulled the valve cover off yet). I also am exhibiting some weird behavior where the car hesitates badly at 4k.
Also the car doesnt overheat, but exhibits some white smoke -- im guessing coolant
Also, from inside the car i can smell a sweet smell - likely coolant and perhaps the heater core? -- but it could be something else. I dont want to put a red herring into my problem solving here, but i figured i mention it.....
In an effort to get ahead of the curve, I'd like some recommendations on things tolook at (and yep familiar with vfaq) :
*Determine if the valve seals have gone bad, and how id know
* figuring out where that nasty little noisy lifter or "tap" is coming from
*Recommendations of replacing valves, vale seals, springs, keeps, etc.
Akash
Also the car doesnt overheat, but exhibits some white smoke -- im guessing coolant
Also, from inside the car i can smell a sweet smell - likely coolant and perhaps the heater core? -- but it could be something else. I dont want to put a red herring into my problem solving here, but i figured i mention it.....
In an effort to get ahead of the curve, I'd like some recommendations on things tolook at (and yep familiar with vfaq) :
*Determine if the valve seals have gone bad, and how id know
* figuring out where that nasty little noisy lifter or "tap" is coming from
*Recommendations of replacing valves, vale seals, springs, keeps, etc.
Akash
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