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I am taking it to a trusted mechanic. It takes him a couple of months to do something but he does it.

So, we've decided to just let a mechanic do it. I don't have the time I need to fix it, and my grandpa can't. We're going to take it up there this week end.

To answer the death question, it overheated due to a defective thermostat. I think it made lots of nasty damage because it shakes badly when it runs, and I would like to move to a V8 or another slant because I think that the engine is a lot worse off then he says. Yes, the Valiant predates me by...

Some of you may know that my Valiant died during the summer on a trip. It's now time to try and get the thing roadworthy again, so I have an oil pump and a felpro gasket set to replace the valve cover seal. I just have a couple of questions. 1) Are there any special procedures to getting the oil...

I agree, don't buy electrical anything from Auto Zone. I have had terrible experiences with everything from lights to batteries. We(Me and my grandfather) tried replacing an alternator from a 69 Road Runner with one from Auto Zone, which was crap, so we replaced it with the original, that...

That's a beautiful car. I might finally get around to doing that with my /6.

I wish I had anything that would run a 10.70. The Road Runner sitting under the shed outside can't even do that.

Whoa, that is really impressive. Is that your car?

I would like to build a six for just that reason. My dad new a guy with a 62 Belvedere with a /6 that was outrunning 289 Mustangs.

I think my GMobile quenches my V8 lust for now. It may be just a 305/4bbl, but I got on it on the highway and just started giggling. I'll definitely do a V8/A body in the future, but probably not this one.

Well, I bought the Pontiac as a daily driver(GM defection!!!) so I can retire the Valiant and work on it. Now that it's not as critical I get it moving again, I'll likely put another 225 in it.

An update, I'm trying to find local motors, and have some leads, so I'll see where this goes. I've also found a Pontiac for dirt cheap, so I'm not worrying about not having a car. EDIT:Found a slant and a 318. My grandpa is the one with the funds here, so he's opting for the 318 at the moment...

That would help me tremendously, though, I don't know anyone around here That would give away a slant. I checked prices for engines on the link earlier in the thread, and I can get a good slant/318 for $300-$400. I could do this, but I'd like to try local first. And, I want to confirm the engine...

I'll give it a going over tomorrow.

Hmm, well I guess this is the end for the Valiant, unless a running small block were to appear for dirt cheap. I might have to defect to Ford for a driver until I can source another motor. I don't think I could swing a full rebuild at the moment, another slant or a 273/318 maybe.

S***, that's what I didn't want to happen. My grandpa in typical old guy fashion is saying it's valve noise. I have a 225/tranny from a 63 Belvedere and a 318 poly from another 63 Belvedere. If it is indeed rod knock, I'll drop another one in.

I'm gonna take it to the shop. I'll have to see what the mechanic says. My gut says it might be serious.

Valiant funny noise - YouTube

I went into town to get some food, and recorded the noise, so vids will follow.

I will see if I can get it to make noise next time I drive it, and make a video. Thanks for the greetings everyone.

Hey everyone, I'm new here, though not new to old cars. I've been around Mopars since birth pretty much. Anyway, I got a 69 Valiant as a first car a few months ago, and I need some help with it. It's always made noise(lifter noise and the clunk going from park to reverse), but now it's making...