Engine knocking

2009 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 3
120,000 MILES
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CHAMBO86
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I have an engine Knocking on the top right hand side of my engine and can smell unburned fuel.
Nov 10, 2019 at 5:11 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Can you upload a video of the noise for me to hear?

Roy
Nov 10, 2019 at 5:13 AM
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CHAMBO86
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Think I have put one on here.
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Nov 10, 2019 at 5:18 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Got it.

Not a good sound at all. The engine sounds like it has had an internal failure. That sounds more like the bottom end rather than top end.

Either way, you have an internal failure which may result in major repairs once it is inspected whether in or out of the car.

Roy
Nov 10, 2019 at 5:21 AM
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CHAMBO86
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Okay, thank you. it's going to the garage tomorrow so will find out.thank you for you quick reply.
Nov 10, 2019 at 5:23 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Nov 10, 2019 at 5:24 AM
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