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What would cause a engine knock?

Tiny
REDROSIE57
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  • 1988 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
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We had a strong gas smell. We changed the fuel pressure regulator and now its knocking.
Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 AT 4:28 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Where is the noise coming from?
Is engine running smoothly?
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Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 AT 6:15 AM
Tiny
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We had to put on a new fuel presssure regulator. After they got it back together, cranked it up and started knocking. Then there was smoke coming from the back where the regulator is. Our so-in-law said it might be a something like an exhaust leak there. It was midnight so he really couldn't tell.
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Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 AT 11:44 AM

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