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Re: Diagnosing Engine Noises
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 1/20/2026

Kind of more of the same advice but buy yourself a cheap stethoscope.

Second remember the valve train rotates at 1/2 speed of the crankshaft. valve train noises are usually higher in pitch more of a pecking.

Third use a scan tool or short the plugs to take... Login to read more.