I'd start by pulling the head. Don't know how you lost a valve though. If
piston is dinged then its rebuild time. Also, if oil pressure went to zero
for very long, its rebuild time. You can tell alot by pulling the head
however.
Optimistically,
Mike KOken
Colo. Springs
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steven Harvey" <stebharvey@ameritech.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2002 5:40 AM
Subject: Terminal U20?
> List,
> Drove my 68 2000 to work on Friday. Coming home from work (freeway) and
about
> 3 miles from home I detect a very loud rattling sound coming from the
engine.
> Also notice that my oil pressure has dropped to "0". Exit freeway and pull
> over. Check oil and see that it's down. Got the car home.
>
> I pulled the valve cover and plugs. Nothing out of the ordinary on head. I
> looked in the spark plug holes and found what I think is the problem. I
can
> see a valve hanging down in the number 3 piston chamber. Also oil. Am I
> finished? Recourse? Any help is appreciated.
> Steve Harvey
>
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