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Old 09-28-2009, 12:04 PM
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Nailing is caused by worn injectors. When injectors get worn out they can leak fuel even when not at pop pressure. This causes excess fuel in the cylinder which creates hard combustion which is the noise you hear. It's an extra loud sharp clacking noise.
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