• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

Valve Guides worn out?

  • Thread starter Thread starter driftingalong1
  • Start date Start date Jun 24, 2006
D

driftingalong1

New Member
Apr 20, 2006
24
0
0
Jun 24, 2006
#1
  • Jun 24, 2006
  • #1
I have an 88 5.0 coupe speed density. Recently i set my timing, TPS, and put new distributor cap, rotor, wires, super coil, and plugs in. When i pulled out the old plugs there was a small bit of oil on the plug threads and signs of burnt oil on the diodes. There is no smoke out the exhaust. When the car is cold only when I rev her up she backfires,and its not just a small pop, its very loud and irritating but when im driving she runs very strong and smooth. The plug gaps are set to the proper specification as well. Are my valve guides worn out? Piston rings mabey? Please help. Theres only 161k on the car and shes stored away every winter. Thanx for your time!!
 
8

86bluecobra

Advanced Member
Dec 20, 2004
4,265
12
69
B.C. Canada
Jun 24, 2006
#2
  • Jun 24, 2006
  • #2
you say there is no smoke? if you have your cats still in you may not see smoke. i didn't see it till i removed them. to see if your rings are worn do a compression test. then re do it with a little oil injected in the cylinder. if the pressuers come up then there are some ring issues.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

S
Engine Stalls when downshifting/coasting
  • Scott_S
  • Nov 5, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
11
Views
649
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Nov 6, 2025
Mustang5L5
F
Resolved Stumble issue upon acceleration (1987 GT)
  • FoxDude87
  • Sep 16, 2024
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2 3
Replies
54
Views
3K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Dec 3, 2024
FastDriver
A
Rough idle - cylinder 1 and 6 misfire HELP
  • austindavies935
  • Jul 24, 2025
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
12
Views
648
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Jul 24, 2025
gkomo
Chevy Equinox- Devil in Disguise?
  • RaggedGT
  • Apr 19, 2025
  • Other Auto Tech
Replies
18
Views
588
Other Auto Tech Jul 31, 2025
RaggedGT
L
Engine Normal Leakdown Results (unstarted in nearly 2 years)
  • Lube
  • May 26, 2024
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
9
Views
1K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jun 1, 2024
Blackhawkxx
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?