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  1. Just the boring changing of the seasonal cars today. The Reatta came down from the lift, which seems to work good as mouse proof, and the winter 4wd pickup retired for the season. As usual, the Reatta fired up and ran perfectly after the two second prime. Even though my road is muddy, and it was drizzling rain, it still felt wonderful to get the first drive of the season underway.
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  2. Yah... I had the harmonic balancer noise too... so replaced it with new. I changed the oil with the purple synthetic (brand name fails me atm)... and had a lil room for half a quart of marvel mystery oil yesterday. It's possible she may just need to be sent on a good run too. I'll check the heat shields... but sounds pretty internal. Not a ticking or a piston slap sound or symprom. If it doesn't clear, I'll pull the valve covers and check rockers too. But, it's pretty intermittent. The old injectors were clearly a factor. As far as PCV... ive never worked on a car where it was ever dysfunctional... always they rattle. But, most cars ive dealt with have them more readily accessible for inspection and service. Its a cheap maintenance item... but, im not messing with it until I can locate the appropriate grommet. If the grommet is completely deteriorated (sight unseen atm) it could be a source of vacuum leak too. No? If I make any new discoveries, ill post it here. My ABS light still hasn't gone off yet either... and the whole system is new/replaced except the 2 rear speed sensors... but brakes are operating pretty solid so just gonna keep it on the back burner. Appreciate your guys help. Thanx!
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  3. " I dont have a fire extinguisher" Water is no good to gas/oil fire. Smothering may work. At last count I have six large and two small (carry in car).
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  4. At 107k miles, it shouldn't have worn out mechanical parts. The balance shaft sits in the center of the engine just above the camshaft and is driven by a toothed gear directly from the camshaft. No chain involved. A rattle/knock can mean different things to different people. A failing harmonic damper will usually manifest itself as a knocking sound at low rpm the goes away at increased rpm. Feel the face of the damper for cracked or missing rubber. It should be completely smooth. Rattles can come from anywhere, especially loose heat shields on the exhaust and firewall. Use a mechanics stethoscope or even a wooden dowel to listen to suspect areas to try to isolate the sound. Maybe something in the valvetrain in the rear valve cover? Long term unprepared storage can lead to sticking parts. The PCV valve is pretty reliable. Beware of hardened rubber grommets if trying to remove it.
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  5. Are you referring to the injectors? I imagine that is the oddball long tail version are gone? I am glad it is working better but the whole affair has been very confusing.
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  6. The pump runs to pressurize the fuel rail for just a few seconds and then times out. It does not have any form of pressure sensor to turn the pump on and off. While the engine is running it runs continuously. If the engine runs, and can be driven, there must be a minimum of 30 psi or so in the rail. It may bleed off right away from a faulty fuel pump connection in the tank, bad check valve or leaky injector. I thought fuel pressure and pump was checked way back in the beginning?
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  7. Welcome to the forum! Jim Finn is a good source for used Reatta parts. reattas60@gmail.com.
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  8. It worked for me. The idea of putting in an insert is a bit cleaner but sure looks like a lot more work. When Allante's get invited to Pebble Beach in 2055, well, I will loose some points but I am pretty sure that Allante's will never be recognized as Full Classics by the Antique Automobile Club of America anyway. 😛
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