Diesel like knacking

1991 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
78,269 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SHANJOSH
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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
Feb 14, 2016 at 8:22 PM
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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

Please get back to us so you can help others
Mar 7, 2016 at 4:05 AM
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