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Tiny
STBLK
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  • 2011 DODGE NITRO
  • 4.1L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 68,000 MILES
My engine is making a knocking noise I checked the oil its okay what do you think the problem is?
Friday, April 18th, 2014 AT 3:51 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

I have seen the camshaft actuators go bad in these engine which causes an engine knocking noise when at idle is that when you hear the noise?
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Friday, April 18th, 2014 AT 7:04 AM
Tiny
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O man you nailed it I had this problem and the garage had to replace the timing chain and actuators cost me $1420. Ouch!
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