Need help identifying engine knocking
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Some side to side play is acceptable but that seems excessive. Can you possibly try to move the caps up and down? That will simulate the motion of the rod and give you a better idea of the play on those rod journals.
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There was actually a small amount of sludge in the oil pan, (bit less than a handful). Did not see any metal shavings or big pieces. I can get a picture tomorrow, too dark right now and I forgot to take pictures. Makes me think that the sludge buildup probably messed with lubrication.
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is the noise coming from the top of the engine ? sounds like a stuck lifter, i installed a jdm motor into my GS and has a knocking sound similar to yours i threw in some Rislone Engine Treatment Concentrate 16.9 oz and cheap oil and drove it for 30 miles knock noise gone
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is the noise coming from the top of the engine ? sounds like a stuck lifter, i installed a jdm motor into my GS and has a knocking sound similar to yours i threw in some Rislone Engine Treatment Concentrate 16.9 oz and cheap oil and drove it for 30 miles knock noise gone
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I listen to your video u have a serious problem its a rod noise maybe #2 or #3. Iwould stop driving the car at this time and get it repair asap. Ance you get a good guy they can rebuild that engine to run like new. Hopefully the crank is not damage.
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i wanted to swap a 98 but 2 years from now, unfortunately previous owner botched the cooling system and blew a head gasket, couldnt afford a gte ended up getting a jdm GE in there.
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That's a bummer. Luckily my GE had a pretty new water pump, ps pump, timing belt tensioner, belts, radiator and only 127k miles on the chassis. Will save some money swapping the parts over.
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