1997 Plymouth Voyager pings in engine

11,700 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LLEASSA
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i rebuilt the top half of the engine,newlifters,rings, seals etc. the engine is still pinging
Jun 4, 2008 at 5:52 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Check the knock sensor, if it senses a knock condition, it will retard timing, also are you using the right grade of gas? Ping means the timing is too far advanced...
Jun 4, 2008 at 6:44 AM
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