knock in ka24de

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deft0ne
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Joined: Sat Jan 28, 2006 3:35 am
Car: '91 240sx SE (KA24DE)

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theres a knock in my engine.sounds like it's coming from the top in the valve cover gasket.camshaft bearing?


180fan
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Joined: Sat Dec 14, 2002 12:16 pm
Car: 89 fastback

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check the chain guides.

deft0ne
Posts: 15
Joined: Sat Jan 28, 2006 3:35 am
Car: '91 240sx SE (KA24DE)

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iremoved the chain guides a long time ago...perhaps i have to tighten the tensioner???

it's not when idleing, it's when i step on the gasit's @ around 3000 rpms
Modified by deft0ne at 8:58 AM 6/2/2006

180fan
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Joined: Sat Dec 14, 2002 12:16 pm
Car: 89 fastback

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the tensioner is spring loaded. Are the guides on tight though? it could be bolts working their way out and rattling about. Or at least you should pray for that since it's simple and wont cause too much damage...


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