<VV> Possible Piston Slap

Hugo Miller hugo at aruncoaches.co.uk
Thu Oct 31 16:17:33 EDT 2019


If it's only under load then yes, it does dound like piston slap; if 
it's under all conditions (both under load an under no load) it sounds 
like valve lifters pumping up. This is more likedly in my view.

On 2019-10-31 19:11, Michael Mauro via VirtualVairs wrote:
> I have a freshly rebuilt 110 in my 67 Coupe. Pistons are forged. I
> have a moderate slapping or rattling sound on cold startup; after
> warm-up, the noise goes completely away. I'm thinking piston slap...
> opinions?Thanks, Mike Mauro
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