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Assumed Broken Head Stud

I started to notice a strange metallic rattle when I drove over bumps. It sounds like I had a large bolt in an empty coffee can. I looked around but couldn't find anything loose. Last weekend my wife and I took the Pcar for a weekend trip from Chicago to Indy and while turning onto an onramp and giving it some, I hear the dreaded clap like sound. It matched the exhaust sound. It would appear right around 3000 RPM under load but didn't seem to do it in 4th or 5th gear. Never the less I strongly suspect the notorious broken head stud(s) I am going to take off the exhaust valve covers and check for any loose studs in the next few days. I don't have a garage at my house to work in so I am going to have to send it in to a wrench. My question is does anyone recommend a good shop in the west suburbs of Chicago (Naperville area)? And what should I expect to pay for replacing all the studs? Car runs great otherwise with very little oil consumption and no leaks. Thanks for your advice!
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Old 12-18-2001, 09:12 AM
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