Need help with a noise, Thought it was an exhaust leak Options

[kevin311]

I've done 4 valve checks/adjustments, made sure my exhaust seals perfectly, and did all the routine tune up stuff like look for vacuum leaks and whatnot,
from here it seems like it might get a little more expensive to fix (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
I got this car a few weeks ago for a steal of a price so its not the end of the world for me if the engine needs work

I have attached a video to my post just click on the image, the hissing noise is coming from the K&N filter the PO put on, its the ticking i'm concerned about

Thanks in advance for any suggestions

Kevin

(sorry about the vid the lens fogged up as soon as i got outside)
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i694.photobucket.com-11752-1306687242.1.jpg)

[avidfanjpl]

I agree on having a pro do the bolts and new exhaust gaskets into the heads.

I did so and my noises went away. He also adjusted the valves too, and I was stunned at how quiet it is.

As a sidenote, not relevant to the head exhaust gaskets leaking, then my banana muffler developed 4 leaks inside of it. Went to a Monza, but we cut the banana open to fix it.

This is a 38 year old original, but all kinds of leaks being fixed will make it quiet again.

But there is a chance that the heads do have a seal leak. We thought mine did, but maybe not so.

Without pulling the engine, you cannot tighten all the headbolts, but some guys can drop the engine in 2 hours or less.

Torquing the headbolts to spec could be the issue, but try the copper gaskets and have the pro do it. I tried 3 or 4 times and without a lift, it is too risky of something not seating right.

Good luck!

John