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Old 11-11-2011, 10:02 PM
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1st off read my signature for more info on my Blazer ..... I just replaced my spark plugs today and had to replace 2 of the wires because they were corroded, anyways after all that I started it up and it runs fine and doesn't jerk, pop, or sputter anymore ... but now it makes a ticking noise which sounds like air maybe coming out of the exhaust manifold at least that is what a mechanic friend of mine told me ... so I need some advice on what you all might think it is. My plan as of right now is to start it up tomorrow after I get off of work and to feel around for any air that matches with the sound any other ideas please let me know ... much appreciated as always BF !!!
 
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Old 11-12-2011, 06:41 AM
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Maybe an exhaust leak at the donut gasket, the Y pipe that bolts upto the rest of the exhaust. Mine has leaked there and will give a false pinging or knocking sound.
 
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Old 11-12-2011, 06:53 AM
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Did this do it before the plug change? Or is it just noticeable now that the engines running smooth.
 
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Old 11-12-2011, 09:16 PM
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Ok all is well now I feel really stupid though .... I didn't get one of the plugs in all the way and it ended up popping out and of course I didn't bother to look under the hood so I finally checked today and had to put the plug back in but the right way this time lol it runs like a dream now and from when I did the seafoam treatment it freed up so much power that was lost due to carbon buildup seafoam is amazing I went from this to this just switch the bike for my blazer lol thanks for all your help and patience now I just have to fix the damn leaky window
 

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