engine noise

1989 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
115,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BEACHCOMBER4YOU
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after I replaced blown head gaskets the engine is now knocks. Sounds to light to be a rod or main bearing, Could it be a damaged piston or wrist pin from the piston trying to compress the water?
Thank you for youe time and GOD bless you in JESUS name.
Aug 22, 2011 at 11:09 PM
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RASMATAZ
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-Discribe this knocking noise-Is it ticking/tapping/thudding or thumping ect-????
Aug 22, 2011 at 11:54 PM
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BEACHCOMBER4YOU
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thank you for your help. this is between a ticking/ tapping noise that will become less when the engine is warm.
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Aug 23, 2011 at 1:46 AM
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Sounds like valve liters problem-if its top end of engine where its coming from-
Aug 23, 2011 at 3:44 AM