I have a newly complete rebiult 355ci (700 miles) in my 79 Camaro with everything else stock. I just noticed a valve clicking coming from the #6 or #8, definately the left side. I can bearly, barely, hear the noise at idle but when I but it in drive and start pressing on the gas it appears. Then if I get of the gas while driving, it goes away, then back again when i am on the gas. It gets louder with rpm- What is it and how can I correct it? Please she is my daily driver. - thanks- Brandon

Sounds like 1 or more valves is out of adjustment...you should check your valve lash.

-Joe

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79' Z28 4-spd- built 355, TRW flattops, WP SportsmanII heads, Crane Energizer 284/284 duration .480"/.480" lift, Edelbrock Victor Jr., Holley 750cfm, Dynomax headers, dual 3" flowmasters :)

How do I do that? -Brandon

Brandon,

Try reading the thread below. A couple different ways are explained in the post.
http://www.camaros.net/forum/Forum9/HTML/004077.html

Hope this helps.

Check to make sure it is not a small exhaust manifold leak. Sometimes they sound similar to a valve tick.
just another thought.....

joe

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right on, joe g! had the same problem. found out my header gaskets were leaking. new ones fixed it quick. exhaust leak sounds like more of a clacking than clicking. its hard to understand unless you hear it.

john

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