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stangnutlx

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Found 2 collapsed spark plugs on 4,5 cyl. And i have a ticking noise out of each tailpipe. Lets play Guess that engine problem..
 

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Detonation..

Compression check/leakdown test and if possible try and find a bore-scope and see if you broke any ring lands..

Riley
 

SaleenGT2001

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my guess is the piston is coming apart and closing the gap.

as stated above do a compression test and see how it comes up
 

stangnutlx

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Yep motor is junk building a cobra block as we speak
 
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