1989 Toyota Camry Pinging sound

1989 TOYOTA CAMRY
97,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BILBOSKI
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I am thinking about purchasing a 1989 Toyota Camry for my son to drive back and forth to high school, however, during acceleration, the engine on this car sounds like a sewing machine! It sounds like lifters or valves need adjusting or its not getting proper lubrication. Any ideas or suggestions before I pay $1200 for someone else's problems?
Aug 6, 2008 at 9:11 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

this may be engine ping, or detonation during heavy engine load, it my just be an ignition adjustment required or even bad fuel.

Mark (mhpautos)
Aug 15, 2008 at 12:58 AM
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