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Old 04-01-2006, 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by yellowdragon
I have a knock in my engine. I have a 1980 450 SL! The knock is coming from the right rear of the engine. I removed the valve cover to see if there is anything abnormal, it looks good so far. I'm planning on checking the valve settings tomorrow.

Does anybody have any other suggestions?
Carbon deposits?
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