Loud knocking in the engine with a little bit of smoke. Is there a temporary solution to this problem.
Jan 26, 2013 at 6:31 PM
2001 GMC SONOMA
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Unless you know the history that led up to this, start by tugging on the vibration damper to see if it's loose or the outer ring is coming apart. If it is okay, suspect a spun connecting rod bearing. Driving it that way will only make it worse.
Unless you know the history that led up to this, start by tugging on the vibration damper to see if it's loose or the outer ring is coming apart. If it is okay, suspect a spun connecting rod bearing. Driving it that way will only make it worse.
Jan 26, 2013 at 6:58 PM
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