carfreak85 Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 Pretty sure my baby has a knocking rod. painful sound everytime she turns over! How can I tell for sure? (Im 90% sure) Any links to good discriptions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 Are you sure the firing order and timing are right? Is the knock sensor plugged in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted February 12, 2004 Author Share Posted February 12, 2004 The firing order is correct, and it is hard to start at any timing setting (Dad and I tried a bunch). Not sure about the knock sensor, but I am sure the engine wouldn't run this bad with it unplugged, but I dont think I ever unplugged it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 Have you pulled the disty in the past? Almost sounds like its 180deg out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forkspear Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 A knocking rod won't make it run bad. It just makes noise until it breaks. My rx started knocking and it will fire right up and run just as good as before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 Sometimes an exhaust leak can sound like a rod knock... something to look for anyway. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowmastered87GL Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 Exhaust leaks on my car sound more like lifter tap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forkspear Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Another thing. A loose timing belt will make a knock like sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Its a EA81T. There is no timing belts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted May 4, 2004 Author Share Posted May 4, 2004 I know the disty is on, but I'm pulling the engine and having it rebuilt to be same. It'll be a moster motor for WCSS6! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 Carfreak. You remember that place I told you to go to for the rebuild? They say they can do it for about 6 bills plus you provide your own cam if you want something special. Call 'em, talk to Steve, say you're the guy Eric was talking about about a week or so ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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