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brat4ever2004 · 08-25-2006, 06:39 PM

Hello,

I am having a problem with my 1966 mustang. Ive taken it to a few different auto shops, and they are saying two very different things. My engine is making a knocking noise when it 1st starts up, and It is smoking out the back really badly and no one can seem to fix it. Does these things mean I have just an oil leak somewhere or do i need to get the engine rebuilt? Any ideas?? Info? Thanks.

**TrueBlueVenom** · 08-25-2006, 06:53 PM

moved from East Texas forum to Classic Tech

**bighoss88lx** · 08-25-2006, 09:20 PM

Most likeley you have a worn engine. Sounds like your bearings and oil pump are worn causing low oil pressure at start-up. The smoke out the exhaust is due to worn rings or bad valve guides. I would have your oil pressure checked and a compression test preformed to verify your problems.

68GEETEE · 08-26-2006, 11:14 AM

What Hoss said!

keg65 · 12-20-2006, 12:32 AM

isn't if it only smokes at start up, its the valve guide seals
If it smokes under a load or while driving or all the time, its the rings and/or seals

seems like its just worn out to me

lateniteman · 12-30-2006, 11:35 PM

either way you're prob looking at a rebuild

08-25-2006, 06:39 PM	#1
brat4ever2004 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Galveston Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0)	Help! Hello, I am having a problem with my 1966 mustang. Ive taken it to a few different auto shops, and they are saying two very different things. My engine is making a knocking noise when it 1st starts up, and It is smoking out the back really badly and no one can seem to fix it. Does these things mean I have just an oil leak somewhere or do i need to get the engine rebuilt? Any ideas?? Info? Thanks.

08-25-2006, 09:20 PM	#3
bighoss88lx Killing is my Business...And Business is Good! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Elmendorf, Tejas Posts: 5,959 Trader Rating: (1)	Most likeley you have a worn engine. Sounds like your bearings and oil pump are worn causing low oil pressure at start-up. The smoke out the exhaust is due to worn rings or bad valve guides. I would have your oil pressure checked and a compression test preformed to verify your problems. __________________ 1988 Mustang LX

12-20-2006, 12:32 AM	#5
keg65 Change always makes Sense (or Cents) Join Date: May 2005 Location: NE San Antonio Posts: 1,271 Trader Rating: (0)	isn't if it only smokes at start up, its the valve guide seals If it smokes under a load or while driving or all the time, its the rings and/or seals seems like its just worn out to me __________________ 1 of 472 Year 2005 Mustang GT, Black, Convertible with Black Top, Automatic Transmission, Dark Charcoal/Red Interior.

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08-25-2006, 06:53 PM	#2
TrueBlueVenom in a happy place Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 5,823 Trader Rating: (0)	moved from East Texas forum to Classic Tech

08-26-2006, 11:14 AM	#4
68GEETEE Mama Mia Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: south of brooklyn Posts: 306 Trader Rating: (0)	What Hoss said!

12-30-2006, 11:35 PM	#6
lateniteman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: waco Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0)	either way you're prob looking at a rebuild