advice on engine knock
04-08-2009, 07:30 PM
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advice on engine knock have alitttle engine knock from the driver side in the engine bay. seems to be a lifters or a valve prolem. it knocks in idol and as you accelerate. wondered if anyone had any ideas, or if someone went through this as well. any ideas would be appreciated thanx
04-09-2009, 12:50 PM
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Is the SES light on and is the car running rough? Mine just started the same thing. Was told it is most likely a lifter. Using a stethyscope I was able to pin point the knock as coming from the top center of the motor. It's not in the valve train in the top of the head or the bottom of the block.
04-10-2009, 04:55 AM
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Is the SES light on and is the car running rough? Mine just started the same thing. Was told it is most likely a lifter. Using a stethyscope I was able to pin point the knock as coming from the top center of the motor. It's not in the valve train in the top of the head or the bottom of the block.