>The car has a rather loud valve noise from left side of block. So, I have a sticking valve or valves need adjustment, etc. At worst the car will need to get a valve job. Nathan: Congratulations on your purchase and incident-free cruise home. Could the "valve noise" be the need for an exhaust manifold gasket replacement? This is common on the left side. An obvious tapping sound when accelerating. Steve Jarvis #3542