I HAVE A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY AND ITS MAKING A LOUD NOISE DOES THAT MEAN THE MOTOR IS GOIN OUT?
Jan 25, 2011 at 3:32 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It matters what the noise sounds like and where it is coming from. A bad engine will usually make a knocking sound (internal). That usually indicates a bad rod, cam, or main bearing.
Jan 25, 2011 at 3:38 PM
BREE04
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ok one mechanic told me it was a bad rod and another told me it was the engine sayin if i drove the car the rods would bust if i drove the car!! but the noise is coming from the top where the rods are so i believe the first mechanic
Jan 25, 2011 at 3:46 PM
BREE04
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so if its a bad rod can i just buy the rods or do i need to replace the whole engine???
Jan 25, 2011 at 3:48 PM
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If it is a rod bearing, they can be replaced. However, chances are the crankshaft will need replaced or machined.