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1991 Cadillac Brougham Repair Question


Topics covered: Compression, Noise, Popping.
Mileage: 63,000 miles.

Asked on December 17, 2010

Popping noise

I have a 1991 cadillac broham 5.0 liter and when i break to stop or accelerate from a complete stop im getting a popping noise any suggestions
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Replied on December 19, 2010

have this checked. it may be a broken pushrod or a pushrod through a rocker arm or a bad valve. a compression check may show what's wrong but should be looked at. it could also be a bad spark plug or plug wire.

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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