TWG Episode 6: Where Is That Noise Coming From?! 

Hey Declan, don’t give up man. You’re gonna have an awesome car when you’re done and you’ll have memories with dad that you’ll never forget.

Definitely spun rod bearing which means the whole engine has to come out. Great pain, even greater gain. But it wasn't for nothing, every moment a great learning opportunity. How many beautiful memories to look back on with pride, all the (tens of) thousands of dollars saved by doing it yourself...and everybody loves someone who knows how to get things fixed. Pull out, disassemble, repair, reassemble, put back in-I anticipate at least a dozen if not two dozen more episodes...and that's just the engine...not counting the interior and bodywork. Finally, how many young men can walk into a (potential future) interview and say: "I'm self-taught. I learned from watching and doing alongside my dad. It's on RU-vid if you don't believe me."

You are so patient and nice talking with your son and he is very respectful to you. You guys are a great team !

LOVE this! It was always a dream of mine to do this with one of my boys. You guys are living the dream. Thank you for providing this for us.

OK OK...Lets stop guessin n start tearin things apart !! Declan is looking way more comfortable using and handling tools..Gettin more confident every time ! Declan, cherish this time dad ! Youll be tellin these stories to ur kids one day ! Wish Id have had the opportunity to do more wrenchin w my dad and as a plus, u have it on video forever to look back upon ! Now lets get to wrenchin !!!! 😃👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

I tried the same thing with my son, it never took at the time. However 10 years later it did he works on his on cars now.

Great update I really think declan just wants that engine fixed ! Asap it's such a cool project to watch

One of the most satisfying things I have ever done is to take my frustration out on a long extension. I whipped it out the open garage door into the street. I felt much better afterward and returned to fix the problem with my 87 Vette. No one was hurt and nothing was damaged. I finally got the problem fixed too.

You will get there. It's worth it.

Love this series! I think it’s time for a 6.0 honestly! You won’t regret it.

Gentleman, picking my brain as my General Motors parts career started in 1988. If memory serves me correctly, Chevrolet had a cam and lifter issue in 88- 89. The issue was premature wear of the cam and lifters on the 305, as well as engine blocks cracking in the lifter valley. I believe GM had a service bulletin for this issue, and it was handled under warranty. In your video, I saw all rocker arms moving as designed. However, you could still have a cam lobe or more worn as well as wear in your lifters. Understandably I am not saying it is the problem, just a possibility. I haven't forgotten to send that book I mentioned. I just need to get my butt to the post office. Your fan from Springfield, Mike!!😊

You'll find the issue! It might not be good, but you'll find it!

Good awesome car I’ve 2 1988 gta trans ams with the 5.7 you and both cars I had the same thing it was a spun bottom end bearing which was number 8 cylinder both times so I rebuilt both engines with upgraded cams and rocker arms and also had to get new crankshafts because there a one peace rear main seal and weren’t repairable also after replacing everything they never did it again it’s a common problem with those motors I still have one today after the rebuild I have well over 100000 miles on it and not all easy miles

It 100% has a spun rod bearing no doubt in my mind.

I think you're right, the pushrods are fine. However, you have to pull them to really check them.

try relashing first, if that doesn't work, yank the engine, check the bearing, if it's spun, rebuild time! Meaning engine and trans come out

please remove all that smog junk before you put it back in the car it will run so much smoother and maybe look into performance parts instead of stock replacements

Keep at it guys you will diagnose it eventually. The things your son is learning cannot be learned from books And that is patient and determination will get the job done. Glad to see your dad and son working on a car

Declan you really interested in automotive you be focused not having other plans plus your at age of girls now. we see how you truly focused and dedicated to fixing your car. watching youtube videos would help Declan with help if he really interested

Pull it. Especially since you want your son to have a good motor, pull it, and pull the Trans and have that rebuilt.

Hey guys what about the cam lobes? You could be having some cam lobs flattening out and that could put the shimmering stuff in your oil. This would also affect your lifters too.

I knew it was a rod bearing that is a one of a kind noise 😂😂😂 I think you knew that as well but you guys are doing awesome

The good thing here is you have to pull all this apart to get the engine out anyway.

regadrless of doing an ls swap if your gonna remove the engine you might as well do a manual swap and save on that labor later down the line

Hi, nice video, I hope you can make it run as it deserves. Now I don't feel alone working on my Camaro 85, it is a T-top. Do you need emissions in your state? Are you planning after making it work well to maybe swap the engine with a 350?

Cool experience

Look inside your valve cover for contact being made by rocker arms.

It’s been a dream of mine to build a car with my son, it still may happen!!!!!

I said in a previous video comment that the hydraulic lifters can make this noise. A oil change with detergent oil and Rislone additive can clean up the lifters without having to change them. It's a easy thing to do.

Sorry guys! Hang in there!

I would figure out how to delete that smog pump.

Connecting rod bearing? That would let your oil pressure be good and still give you a knock.

Give the kid a chance,but one thing is sure show more enthusiasm on screen,get some used oil and smother your hands with it smear your face and then start filming,but this is the best time for him to start basic mechanics,he’s got a great dad and patient dad,good luck🙏🙏🇬🇧🇬🇧

Flat cam lobes or colapsed lifter would explain the rattle.

You need the fluffy things on your microphones!! When you don’t use them it sounds like you’re talking into tin cans… lol Really enjoying the channel!

Rip the band-aid off and pull the engine.

Does it have a new timing chain that's the only way you can bend a valve or pushrods?

All I hear is 6.0 swap it.

Maybe I’m seeing things but @15:41 time stamp bottom right corner of the head does that look like coolant to you all?

camshaft bearings are bad

Knock your son allowance,just kidding,but an idea,especially if you do?it will give an incentive🙏🙏👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

First!

Can’t take it. You’re doing a great job teaching him to work on cars but you should have done this years ago. He probably very book smart but he knows nothing about cars. Should have been helping you years ago. I won’t to jump in the screen and show him what to do.

When you get the car jacked up grab a lone screw driver or a long extension start the car and hold against the block and oil pan with putting your ear to the end of the screw driver or extension and you will definitely pin point the noise coming from the engine, I'm still sticking with a rod bearing or main bearing on the crank... I'm as excited as you guys are to find out what's the culprit to the mystery noise........

KID LOOK LIKE HE GO IN ROOM ON HIS PHONE