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Chevrolet S-10 Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Cooling system, Dent.
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Asked on August 23, 2007

Engine pops at high revs

89 s-10, 133000 miles. 4cyl 2wd. I accidentally shifted into 2nd when it should have been in 3rd and revved the engine really high. Now the engine pops at higher revs (about halfway through the gear until i shift). I was told this might be a timing issue. Also my water temp light comes on very dim at first then gets brighter the longer i drive, i changed the thermostat and the temp sensor but the problem still exist. Any info on these 2 problems would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
Tony
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Replied on August 24, 2007

Notice any vibration or engine roughness? May have cracked a head, and the "popping" will get worse...do a leakdown test...and a cooling system pressure test!

Tiny Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
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