1998 Buick Regal Engine Sudden Started Making Loud Banging Noise Would Happen

1998 BUICK REGAL
90,000 MILES
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ENGINE ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED MAKING A LOUD BANGING NOISE, wHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF i THREW A ROD OR A TIMING CHAIN?
Mar 17, 2013 at 8:03 PM
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If it was the timing chain, it wouldn't run. If it was a rod or main bearing, it will continue to get worse and eventually the part will fail.
Mar 17, 2013 at 8:16 PM
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