"Shaggz" <ChrisLight@gmail.com> wrote in
news:1155459141.080466.137500@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:

>
> TeGGeR® wrote:
>> "Shaggz" <ChrisLight@gmail.com> wrote in
>> news:1155431515.487474.61280@p79g2000cwp.googlegro ups.com:
>>
>> > My SI makes some engine noise between 2500-3200 rpms. When you step on
>> > the gas, its like a knocking sort of sound. I thought that i might be
>> > the pipe for the exhaust has rusted and popped a hole. The car is
>> > running on 92 octane. Something I can test on my own??
>> >
>>
>>
>> Heat shield on exhaust; A-pipe rattle; pinging.
>>
>> Octane means nothing.
>>
>> You can check the exhaust yourself by crawling underneath the properly
>> jacked-up car and wiggling/poking/tapping all shields still attached.
>>
>> Check ignition base timing.
>>
>> Got a Check Engine light on?
>>
>>
> I just mentioned the octane to get over the engine knock.
>
>
> No check engine light. I don't have a strobe, so checking the timing
> might be hard..
>
> Can I do that with a fluorescent tube ?
>


You might be able to rent a timing light.

I can't see a fluorescent tube working. What's its setup? Is it just a
hand-held lamp of some kind or can it clip to the spark plug wire?

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