2002 Audi A4 engine knocking

2002 AUDI A4
130,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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FRANKDOMINGUEZ
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the car has loss of power and the engine is knocking
Dec 4, 2009 at 9:46 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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HI there,

This does sound ominous, i would start with a comp test, and check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge, if the knock is a deep hollow knock constant with engine speed, this well may be a failed main bearing, you will need a mechanic to listen to this to confirm the diagnosis.

Mark (mhpautos)
Dec 4, 2009 at 9:50 PM
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