1997 Saturn L100 knocking suddenly

1997 SATURN L100
132,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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MICHELLEMOSES
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i have a 1997 saturn sl1 never any problems all fluids are full and clean has never overheated in the last four days the engine has started knocking and rumbling to the point were its unbearable no loss of compression or oil can you please give me an suggestion thanx mishell
Feb 25, 2010 at 10:23 AM
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MICHELLEMOSES
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[quote:df1c617076="michellemoses"]Engine Mechanical problem
1997 Saturn L100 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 132000 miles

i have a 1997 saturn sl1 never any problems all fluids are full and clean has never overheated in the last four days the engine has started knocking and rumbling to the point were its unbearable no loss of compression or oil can you please give me an suggestion thanx mishell[/quote:df1c617076]
Feb 25, 2010 at 10:25 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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if the knocking is that loud then u have a major engine problem or just a bad belt tensior or something like that.u need to listen to where its comming from the engine block or the belt area if its comming from the engine block area over by the exhaust manifold then u most likely have a rod knock.let me know what u find.if u dont know about cars then i would take it to a shop right away to have it looked at.
Feb 25, 2010 at 11:42 AM
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