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Diesel like knacking

Tiny
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  • 1991 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 78,269 MILES
Changed serpentine belt, then died about 10 miles from home with a diesel like knocking. And now will not stay running at all put will start then die with the diesel like knocking. Any help please
Monday, February 15th, 2016 AT 4:22 AM

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Tiny
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It sounds like you have a blown head gasket between two cylinders, do a compression test to confirm two low cylinders next to each other. Here is a guide on how to do it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

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