If your ignition timing is off will the car make any strange sounds? Basically if I just tap the gas while idleing the car makes like a mettalic sound, not sure where the sound is coming from.

I bought a timing light at Sears last night so today I will check it. Hopefully that is my problem.

 

if you are referring to detonation, then yes, that can be caused by timing.

 

What does that sound like?

 

the best way I can describe it would be like shaking a tin can full of little rocks. It's caused by the cylinder firing while the piston is still on the way up. If that's the case, your timing is too advanced, and you need to retard it a little, but your timing light can tell you that.

 

cool thanks for the help. hopefully that is my problem and not something really major.

thanks again

 

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No prob, but I would fix it asap. Detonation is hard on the motor and drastically increases wear on the internals.

 

I haven't driven it since. I have been driving my moms car for 2 months now. Haven't had the money to take it too a shop.

 

put the timing light on it. If the cam timing is correct, then you can just adjust your dizzy to make up for the rest. Detonation can also be cause by running lean. If your timing is right, clean the injectors, change fuel filter, or it could potentailly be a failing fuel pump.

 

well I do have the dreaded 3k stumble, but I thought tha was somewhat normal. maybe I will replace the pump just to be safe.

thanks for you help