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Christopher Garon Posted on Feb 08, 2013
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I have a loud knocking sound coming from my engine. My truck still runs but the sound is getting louder. What could this be and how much would it cost to fix?

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If its a top end knock its a rod ...if the knock sounds like its coming from the bottom it might be your oil pump

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SOURCE: Knocking Noise

you have a rod going out on the car

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SOURCE: knockin noise in engine

Could be a lifter getting sticky. What engine, amount of mileage, and how often does it get serviced, and type of oil used, can all play a part in that.

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If it's cold you could have what they call pistion slap and most of the time the noise goes away when things are at there opperating temprature. If your only get it when your accelerating and the motor is hot, it's eather your timing chain is stretch and time for a new one and worst it could be your rod pin's are worn. Try adding some lucas oil and see if that help's. If it does then it's just a worn engine and just need not to push it too hard. good luck

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