2001 Dodge Dakota Bottom of engine

2001 DODGE DAKOTA
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SISSYHLT1
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I have just had the bottom of the engine roverhauled and it started making a slight knock in the bottom end after i replaced oil pump sendng unit and bearings what could be the problem now?
Aug 18, 2009 at 12:07 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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That depends.Did it lose bearings (knock) before the work was done?If so the rods/crank probably should have been remachined and oversized bearings used.If it had damage and this wasnt done, it will have excessive clearances and make noise
Aug 18, 2009 at 1:09 AM
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