I took the valve cover off and found that the Rocker Arms weren't touching the valve cover. I even held it slight above the head so oil wouldn't splatter and started it. Still knocking like crazy. I'm thinking about pulling the front bank head off and taking a look inside the cylinder walls. I'm trying to weigh the pros and cons on this. The car has 130xxx miles on it. The car ran like a top before hand too. Should we just scrap it for the 250 and get another car or should I delve into a shady area of vehicle maintenance. I've pulled motors completely apart but they were all military vehicles. I know I can do it but is it really going to be worth it. Damn I keep repeating myself. It sounds like a bent rod is slapping the cylinder walls.



^nah I didn't touch a thing....tranny wouldn't down shift so I did a filter/gasket on the trans pan. Then the car wouldn't start or charge. So a week later I plug in the battery and it fires right up with this horrible knock! WTF I'm so stumped!