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11-15-2008, 10:09 PM
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Gene,
It's funny you say that as a couple months ago I took a coat hanger under the passenger seat and found things that just "went missing". Need to block it off somehow so things wont just slide under.
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11-16-2008, 12:54 AM
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Doug, --Any help you need, let us know.
I would be happy to help you listen.
did you go over any decent bumps >? is it a loose windage tray >? is there any additional vibration (engine shake) with the noise >? are all the pushrods straight>?
--Steve
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11-16-2008, 01:30 AM
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Doug,
Great drive and fun breakfast!
Sorry to hear about the noise, a compression check will tell you a lot ... maybe a valve lifter or cam lobe is the problem? Just guessing at this point. Since you have the valve cover off, maybe crank the motor a bit an see if it looks like the valves are opening and closing properly.
- Tim
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11-16-2008, 05:42 AM
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Doug,
Warranties are beautiful things. Fingers crossed for a quick, no-hassle repair.
Chuck
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11-16-2008, 08:22 AM
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gene. if you were to take some insulation foam. you know, like the stuff water pipes are wrapped with. that black foam like stuff. cut a piece and stuff it under the front of the seat. that way you can't see it and it stops stuff from slideing under
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11-16-2008, 03:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tkb289
Sorry to hear about the noise, a compression check will tell you a lot ... maybe a valve lifter or cam lobe is the problem? Just guessing at this point. Since you have the valve cover off, maybe crank the motor a bit an see if it looks like the valves are opening and closing properly.
- Tim
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PANAVIA
did you go over any decent bumps >? is it a loose windage tray >? is there any additional vibration (engine shake) with the noise >? are all the pushrods straight>?
--Steve
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I had a chance to check the compression today and it looks good (190 to 195 for all cylinders). I checked the basics and found no oil in the water or water in the oil. I also drained the oil and it looked fine. I replaced the oil/filter and started it up again this afternoon. The engine started right up, no shaking, smoke, or anything unusal...except for the knocking sound.
Since it's under warranty, I'm not going to turn any bolts. I've got a call into the Roush dealer in Reno and I'll go from there.
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11-16-2008, 09:09 PM
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Doug,
Glad to hear the compression readings looked fine. I know you don't want to do any wrenching because of the warranty, but you could easily remove the spark plug wires (one at a time) and while the engine is running check to see if the noise goes away. This process could help identify which cylinder is causing any noise you hear if the issue is piston/rod related.
CSX WNAB,
Thanks for the great advice. I'm going to give that a try.
Greg,
I was using the Cobra seat "coat hanger tool" as well. What a pain! 
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11-21-2008, 11:16 PM
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Hi all,
My name is Alvin. I am trying to find a Cobra owner that I met at ZCarGarage tonight for the unveiling of the Nissan 370z...
I am the owner of the black Datsun 2000 roadster with the "No MG" sticker on it that was being dyno'd.
Just wanted to know if I'm in the right club that does runs to Alice's and allows a small following of non-Cobra cars like Alfas, Healeys, etc.
my e-mail is alvingogi@hotmail.com
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11-23-2008, 02:21 PM
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Alvin, that would be Me -- Steve.
Good to meet you and know that you are a Petrol head like me / us.
Guys you will like Alvin and his 67 Datsun 2000 fits in with our alices crew very well.
you have to see this thing, it is quite cool.
Alvin-- I will send you a PM.
Steve
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11-23-2008, 06:35 PM
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Alvin,
Are you the Alvin that lives on Devonshire drive with the Black Datsun? I Married Lisa Hopkins, Your next door neighbor...( Hoppys daughter). I'm the one with the blue Cobra. I live on Alderbrook around the corner. Your always welcome to drive with us to Alices. Call Anytime Cell 813-4100
Greg
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11-24-2008, 03:05 AM
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--its a small world after alllll, its a smalll....
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11-24-2008, 06:46 AM
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Geez Greg.....
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Alvin,
Are you the Alvin that lives on Devonshire drive with the Black Datsun? I Married Lisa Hopkins, Your next door neighbor...( Hoppys daughter). I'm the one with the blue Cobra. I live on Alderbrook around the corner. Your always welcome to drive with us to Alices. Call Anytime Cell 813-4100
Greg
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The next thing ya know, you'll be inviting people with Vettes along for the ride. 
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11-24-2008, 10:51 AM
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The next thing ya know, you'll be inviting people with Vettes along for the ride. |
LOL, Bad enough that you led the way but then having the pictures taken with your car???! I'm going to have to have a talk with the other Presidents about this!!!!
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11-24-2008, 11:59 AM
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Sheesh, next thing you know, you'll be inviting p-cars too.
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11-24-2008, 12:03 PM
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By the way, is there any interest in cruising around on any day this long weekend? I would like to get er out there if I can and I need an excuse. Maybe a pre-turkey feast cruise?
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11-24-2008, 01:05 PM
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Sheesh, next thing you know, you'll be inviting p-cars too.
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Would that be Porsche or Porcupine? Kinda reminds me of a joke I heard... 
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11-24-2008, 02:40 PM
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Where's the show at??
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11-24-2008, 02:51 PM
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