2000 LHS engine knock #4 cylider

2000 CHRYSLER LHS
108,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MGMCCOY1982
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I just bought a new Chrysler 2000 LHS 3.5L V6. I am over seas and the guy told me it runs like a champ and now I know that it has a knock in the engine he says is the #4 cylider. When my POC came to pick it up he said it would not drive Two hours to where I live. I asked for the money back but he refused. So I am stuck with a car that I cant drive. I have very little money to spend on fixing a car I thought works. So for $1K or less how can I fix this and what could it be? Thank you.
Nov 26, 2010 at 8:14 AM
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You will have to do some investigation first, may be pull the sump and check the bearings, we need to know where the problem is before setting out a repair scheme.

mark (mhpautos)
Nov 26, 2010 at 8:19 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Is it making a ticking/tapping/thudding/thumping type noises
Nov 26, 2010 at 8:21 AM
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MGMCCOY1982
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What makes a engine knock in the first place? Especially in a cylinder.
Nov 26, 2010 at 8:48 AM
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Worn or damaged bearings are the main cause of engine knocking.

mark (mhpautos)
Nov 26, 2010 at 8:50 AM
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MGMCCOY1982
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Is that costly to fix?
Nov 26, 2010 at 9:27 AM
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To do it properly it can be, if the crank is damaged the engine will have to be stripped and the crank re machined.

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Nov 26, 2010 at 9:53 AM
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To make things easier for you if its on bottom end knock-just get a crankshaft kit or have it reground and use the correct undersize bearings like Mr.mhpautos suggested-
Nov 26, 2010 at 10:12 AM
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