Fairlaniac
Member
- Joined
- Dec 8, 2007
- Messages
- 215
- Reaction score
- 10
- Points
- 18
- Age
- 64
- Location
- Denver, PA
- Vehicle Year
- 1993
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Type
- 3.0 V6
- Engine Size
- 3.0
- Transmission
- Manual
My 2.9 the other day had a clattering sound to it when I fired it up. A puff of blue smoke blew out the exhaust. The engine has not been a smoker or user of any oil. It seems when it sits over night upon firing it up it will clatter. Sounds like the top end. Once oil pressure is up it is smooth and quiet. The initial puff of blue still happens. I have not really driven it as I'm not looking forward to a potential break down. I figure I'll pull the valve cover and take a look in a couple of days. I'm not familiar with these engines. I've only ever had V8's or V10's in my vehicles. I thought maybe a lifter was going and would pump up thus the noise going away after oil pressure is up. Just not sure about the puff of smoke. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Thanks,