1988 Mercury Marquis Knocking within engine

1988 MERCURY MARQUIS
55,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SNOWMAN2369
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My hose connecting the radiator to the engine recently blow apart. I went half a mile and stopped. I replaced the hose and checked the oil level and coolant levels. All fluids are fine but now my engine is knocking. i think it is a valve or piston. what can i do to fix this problem
Apr 20, 2009 at 2:05 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is it more of a ticking or a knocking? Does it sound like it is coming from low in the engine or the top.
May 23, 2009 at 7:54 AM
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SNOWMAN2369
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it is a knocking and it is coming from the lower part of the engine
May 23, 2009 at 8:04 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If it is low, it is most likely a rod or main bearing. To repair, you will need to remove the crank and replace bearings.
May 23, 2009 at 8:25 AM
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