Oil Pump, shaft, what?
#11
Well I went out and took a video only to realize I accidentally hit the stop button 10 seconds in. I went out to take another video, no more problem.... But I have some information that I can still relay.
First, I checked the oil and its clean clear and full.
When I was taking a video or so I thought, I noticed the spark plug wire jumping all over the place. So I pushed down on it. Didn't make an immediate difference but when I started it up again to take the next video, no more tapping sound. The oil pressure is normal again, engine is running right, but the wire is still dancing a little.
So I'm guessing what I was hearing was the arcing but that was rather loud for an arc. But it didn't have a constant rhythm either which would suggest its not an internal engine component.
I'm just not sure how the arc could effect the oil pressure like it did. What am I missing there?
First, I checked the oil and its clean clear and full.
When I was taking a video or so I thought, I noticed the spark plug wire jumping all over the place. So I pushed down on it. Didn't make an immediate difference but when I started it up again to take the next video, no more tapping sound. The oil pressure is normal again, engine is running right, but the wire is still dancing a little.
So I'm guessing what I was hearing was the arcing but that was rather loud for an arc. But it didn't have a constant rhythm either which would suggest its not an internal engine component.
I'm just not sure how the arc could effect the oil pressure like it did. What am I missing there?
#13
alright. it just sounded exactly like a tap when sitting inside the car. yesterday was downpouring so i didnt pop the hood. but once i did today, you could tell the tapping was off rhythm, then i saw the spark plug wire doing a little dance. haha. Well hopefully that turns out to be the only problem. I was a little confused if this engine spun a bearing and its only at 155k. haha Especially since my last one went to 195k and only stopped there because of the transmission. Plus, I do not beat on this camaro at all like I used to beat on my cars. I cruise around with this girl, going to car shows and stuff mainly. Im out of the speed racer teenager stage.
I really hope thats all thats wrong with my baby. It seems like good news for my special day.
I really hope thats all thats wrong with my baby. It seems like good news for my special day.
#14
A word to the wise, if craby says something against your idea, you should probably listen.
I think I found the source of the problem. Craby said not to use bosche plus 4 spark plugs, they dont get along with camaros. Guess what I found, my bosche plus 4 spark plug was blown up in the cylinder matching the dancing spark plug wire. Luckily my spark plug wire seems fine, so I think I should just have to replace the spark plugs and all will be well again.
I think I found the source of the problem. Craby said not to use bosche plus 4 spark plugs, they dont get along with camaros. Guess what I found, my bosche plus 4 spark plug was blown up in the cylinder matching the dancing spark plug wire. Luckily my spark plug wire seems fine, so I think I should just have to replace the spark plugs and all will be well again.
#15
Now all you gotta do is figure why your oil pressure suddenly started to spike unusually high, because the short/misfire you had has nothing to do with building too much oil pressure.