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I have a 2003 VP 5.0 gl. Recently have heard a grinding noise from rear of engine in and out of gear. Noise goes away after 2k rpm. If I turn wheel to left sound gets worse.
I recenty purchased a 2002 vip 2102 with the VP 5.0 GL. Starts and idles fine. Seems to drag getting on plane and backfires thru carb at cruising speed. Replaced headgaskets impeller and fuel pump. Any advice would be appreciated.
