Misfires and flashing CEL

[blue62]

Originally Posted by ecp

Car fired right up, time to enjoy the new suspension!

That's great, you got very lucky there.
I am surprised there was no other damage.
Drive it for a few days or weeks and give us an update.

[ecp]

Originally Posted by blue62

That's great, you got very lucky there.
I am surprised there was no other damage.
Drive it for a few days or weeks and give us an update.

There’s still a slight tick on bank one. could just be bore scoring, or an exhaust leak. i’ll just enjoy it while i can and deal with it when i need to. who knows how long it’ll last!! I’m just glad it didn’t blow up on the first start up

[blue62]

Originally Posted by ecp

There’s still a slight tick on bank one. could just be bore scoring, or an exhaust leak. i’ll just enjoy it while i can and deal with it when i need to. who knows how long it’ll last!! I’m just glad it didn’t blow up on the first start up

I don't think bore scoring is going to cause a ticking sound.
Here is an old shade tree mechanics trick;
Get a section of garden hose,Use it like a stethoscope.
Hold one end to your ear then move the other end around the engine tell you pinpoint where the tick is coming from.
Works very well.

Put that in your mental toolbox, you can use it in the future

[ecp]

Originally Posted by blue62

I don't think bore scoring is going to cause a ticking sound.
Here is an old shade tree mechanics trick;
Get a section of garden hose,Use it like a stethoscope.
Hold one end to your ear then move the other end around the engine tell you pinpoint where the tick is coming from.
Works very well.

Put that in your mental toolbox, you can use it in the future

It was an exhaust leak! the HOA decided to harass me about it right before i got it on the ground. drove it around the block and it feels nice and smooth. time for a real test drive

[ecp]

First drive was a success. The engine runs smoother and sounds happier. Thanks for all the tips and advice from everyone. Hopefully i won’t have to post a bad update but in a couple weeks i’ll post something to share how it’s doing.

Very pleased!!!!