ticking from front of engine

[boosted84]

Finally got my car running good then i start hearing a ticking sound coming from front of engine like near water pump. i saw tiny bit of smoke started coming from drivers valve breather car started running like crap. shut it down. Now no start and a gassy mist/smoke coming from drivers breather when i crank it. timing chain looks like it didnt jump.anyone experience this have a idea what it could be. leaning towards cam or crank sensor but i just dont want to buy 1 or the other and not have the problem solved will no longer start either

 

[Dan Thompson]

It's been awhile since I was on here, but I didn't see what your running for a MAF.

 

[boosted84]

stock 87 maf i have 3 and tried them all on the car same problem

 

[machinegun]

I usually find this from 1 of 2 items.

The cam sensor. Check the cap is on correctly and snug. Next pull the cap off and check the trigger ring in the sensor. Make sure this is tight, I have seen them come loose.

Next is the crank trigger. Make sure the crank sensor and trigger ring are clearanced correctly.



Let us know what you find

 

[XXQUICK6XX]

Or check the idler pulley could be hitting one of the A/c or idker bolts or stud if belt is stretched.