Knocking Problems

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aespin_nismo
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Joined: Thu Feb 25, 2010 11:06 am
Car: 1990 Nissan 240sx

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I have a 1990 Nissan 240sx, I have a loud knocking coming from the engine, just replaced the rocker assembly, yesturday, still having the knocking ,clicking sound. can ahyone help me.


r3v_v3ng3
Posts: 868
Joined: Sat Feb 24, 2007 7:53 pm
Car: 91 fastback ka-t

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timing chain? maybe something loose. do you have a video of it and where its coming from (specifically where in the engine)

aespin_nismo
Posts: 2
Joined: Thu Feb 25, 2010 11:06 am
Car: 1990 Nissan 240sx

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I already had the timing chain check it is fine.

tyrodtom
Posts: 73
Joined: Thu May 07, 2009 1:45 pm
Car: 90 240SX

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What you might be hearing is just the excessive clearance in your rocker arms.

When you install a new dry rocker shaft you have to run the engine about 15-20 minutes sometimes before oil gets to the hydraulic take-up in the rocker arms.


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