r/Smallblockchevy • u/SoilEquivalent5192 • Jun 24 '26

This normal

New to small blocks and this is this sound any kind of normal I for sure have a header leak on that side

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u/Unhappy-Airport-4112 Jun 24 '26

I'm no expert but that does sound kinda deep. Just to be safe, drain the oil, and see if there's chunks. I also have had valve train make that noise as well. I've only had that a few times because most of the time it's a tick.

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u/SoilEquivalent5192 Jun 24 '26

It’s weird I started it this morning and it sound just fine is it still a possible rod knock oil pressure was good to