As I under stand it, this can also be your big end bearings going out. If your
oil
pressure is down, you might want to investigate more.
Steve Chandler wrote:
> My tr6 has slight bearing noise (rocker or camshaft I think) on startup, I
> don't
> think this is anything to worry about. I have heard brand new cars make the
> same sound.
>
> But I had the same worries as you, so at 70k miles I installed a rocker feed
> kit, and a spin-on oil filter adapter, which helps stop oil drain back. So now
> at least the oil
> pressure comes up very quickly. This engine has 214k miles on it, so I guess I
> shouldn't be too worried :)
>
> steve chandler
>
> Gary Nafziger wrote:
>
> > Just a question on something I think I have heard for a long time. I think
> > I can hear bearing noise upon start up. It's just a slight knocking sound.
> > If I watch the oil pressure guage in goes away as quickly as the guage
> > needle goes up. This would only last for several seconds and has been going
> > on for at least 5,000 miles. At first I was shook up, but now consider it
> > somewhat normal. I guess if something is going out there's not much to do
> > about it.
> >
> > Was just wondering if this strikes a note with anyone else and should I be
> > doing something other than ignoring it for now?
> > Gary, Frances Nafziger
> > Wellman, Iowa
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