Car knocking

1987 PONTIAC 6000
6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MARY CAMPOS
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My car is knocking when I start it. It continues to knock when i press on the gas. Is this my rods? How long will I have until they completly go out?
Jan 11, 2011 at 10:47 PM
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MERLIN2021
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It's either the connecting rod bearings, or cranksahft bearings(jounals), no telling how long! Could last a long time, but you do need to check the engines oil pressure, the pump may be bad, and if thats the reason for all the knocking, time is short!
Jan 12, 2011 at 1:15 AM
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