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04-18-2014, 12:58 PM #1
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strange knock-like sound
I recently took my car out and ive noticed that there was a weird knock like sound, its really bad when i pull the car out of my garage or on cold starts. I also notices a slight gray smoke(im terrible at distingushing smoke color unless its blatently obvious). I also noticed the oil smelled of fuel. I assumed it was because the car runs ungodly rich and has been sitting for about 6 months. I changed the oil and im about to do the plugs. Is there anything else i should look at to see if its a deeper issue? I will be posting videos when i get back to my apartment
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04-18-2014, 01:01 PM #2"The Rock"
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If uve been running it with a far tune.. Or with a fueling issue... U very well couldve hurt it. Ask @meissen. I believe his first motor went for the same reason...
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I also didnt notice anything when i pulled the valve covers and checked the oil . I just really hope that its not the start of a ring going out...i really cant afford a rebuild :/
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Well i fired it up again to get another vid, I got one decent one and two shitty ones, but none of them distinctly relay what I was hearing. When I started it about 10 min ago it seemed to be running well and I didnt see any smoke. I will have the videos I have up shortly, and will get another one tomorrow if the rain lets up
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I noticed what looks like a vacuum line loose....any idea where it is suppose to go. I also noticed alot of moisture in the exhaust tip after running for just a few minutes, it doesnt have any distinct smell, but thought it may be worth mentioning. I also got a new video that relays how rough the engine is running alittle better. I also noticed the abs and airbag light are now on
. It seems like the car runs really rough on cold starts, but doesnt have much issue once it warms up. I am running into the whole fix on issue and two pop up part of the project
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looks like a washer hose or evap line. also, if you let it sit that much, that tank of gas is prolly mostly shot, especially thru winter. could be part of your running rough. i cant really tell anything distinct, sounds like a cammed car idling. if its cold out you will get alot of clear water out the tailpipe, if it starts to smell like cotton candy (only way i can describe it) then id say head gasket.
does your scan master work? can you see what that check engine code is? most check engine codes that cause a light on a 94 make the fan go on and the computer to go into "limp" mode, basically speed density ignoring o2's and maf i believe.LTX Hoarder
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04-20-2014, 06:35 PM #9
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the scanmaster has been hit or miss. most of the time lately it just displays all 8s.....the SES light comes on and off and the only code the scanmaster was throwing was 33. I will have to see if I can get a buddy to start the car while I record.
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Have you gotten it running good yet? The line you pictured, as stated above, looks like EVAP or washer. If it's running with the fuel lines then it's EVAP.
Moisture/condensation coming out the exhaust tips if it's cold out is normal - that's why people say not to run your car in the garage during the winter because that condensation then sits in your exhaust and can rust it out over time.
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