1998 GMC Jimmy engine knocking

1998 GMC JIMMY
195,888 MILES • 4.6L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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HUSKERGUY36
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When I start the Jimmy a knocking noise is present when u Rev up the engine it gets louder and faster when at idle it stays the same knocking pace gets faster as you Rev up the engine could u help me to know what this is please and thank you
Jul 17, 2015 at 5:21 AM
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HMAC300
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it may be a rod knock have a local pro listen but from your description that is what it sounds like. if you pull plug wire one at a time and knocking stops then that is the cylinder that is the problem.
Jul 17, 2015 at 5:58 AM
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