1987 Other Dodge Models popping coming from left bank of exh

1987 DODGE
115,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MGRAY19
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i have a 1987 dodge d150 that i just rebuilt the motor in last spring. it has a 318 5.2l v8.

my problem is i have a popping noise coming from my left side exhaust, and my motor shakes. it also has lost power. i have pulled compression on all 8 cyl and it was fine. changed my plugs wires cap and rotor, my transmission was rebuilt last spring also and has a new torque converter. dont no what else to do.


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Oct 10, 2009 at 7:57 PM
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HMAC300
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pull the valve cover off and see if you have a bent pushrod. Look at the rocker arms while it's running and see if they are all ging up and down evenly. My guess is you have a bad lobe on your camshaft or a bad lifter if not the bent/broken pushrod.
Nov 6, 2009 at 2:23 PM
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